Taiwanese Fried Chicken (Ji Pai)
Bigger than your face! Absolute king of Taiwan's night market with crispy clothes and spiced powder
Description
Giant fried chicken using flattened breast meat coated in sweet potato starch. A representative B-grade gourmet with irresistible five-spice aroma.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Sweet potato starch
- Five-spice
- Garlic
- Soy sauce
- Pepper salt
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Butterfly and pound chicken breast to face-size.
- Marinate in soy, wine, five-spice, and garlic.
- Coat in coarse sweet potato starch.
- Deep-fry until ultra-crunchy and sprinkle with special pepper salt.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Five-spice、White pepper、(Chili powder)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chicken thigh
Pairing
Tapioca Milk Tea、Taiwan Beer
Trivia
[For Youth] Highly Instagrammable due to its size. Using sweet potato starch ensures a long-lasting 'crunch' even when cold.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Never cut it; bite the giant piece directly from the paper bag, getting spices all over your mouth!
Allergen
Chicken, Wheat, Soy