Description
A massive fried chicken cutlet, flattened to the size of a face, marinated in a five-spice sauce, and coated with sweet potato flour for a crispy finish.
Restaurants serving Da Ji Pai (Giant Fried Chicken)
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Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Butterfly a chicken breast to make it giant, and pound it with a meat mallet to an even, thin size.
- Marinate overnight in a special sauce of five-spice, soy sauce, grated garlic, sugar, thick soy sauce, and rice wine to infuse flavor thoroughly.
- Coat generously with coarse sweet potato flour (Digua Fen), leaving it for a bit to let the coating adhere to the meat's moisture.
- Deep-fry the face-sized chicken whole in 170°C oil until crispy and golden.
- Finish by sprinkling a special blend of white pepper, five-spice, and salt (Jiao Yan Fen) generously on both sides.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Five-spice powder and White pepper
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Potato starch (changes texture)
Pairing
Tapioca Milk Tea
Trivia
[Trend] The symbol of Taiwan night market gourmet. Crispy 'Digua Fen' creates a crunchy texture, surprisingly juicy despite being chicken breast. The ultimate walking street food for youth.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Never cut it! Get it piping hot in a paper bag, hold it with both hands covering your face, and bite boldly from the edge!
Allergen
Wheat, Chicken, Soy