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Asian Fried Chicken

Asian Fried Chicken

⏱ Prep: 10 min ⏱ Cook: 12 min

Ingredients

  • 1.5 chicken (about 1/2 to 3/4 lbs sliced lengthwise)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1.25 tbsp spice powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 6 cup water
  • 4 cup cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Combine 5 spice powder, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.

  2. Pour water in a steamer. Bring to a boil.

  3. Arrange the chicken in the steamer. Steam for 40 to 45 minutes.

  4. Remove the chicken from the steamer and place in a plate with sliced part facing down. Let the chicken cool down.

  5. Rub the soy sauce all over the chicken.

  6. Run the 5 spice powder mixture all over the chicken. Let the chicken dry in open air for 6 hours.

  7. Heat the cooking oil in a deep cooking pot or deep fryer. Deep fry the chicken in 350F for 10 to 12 minutes.

  8. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with Yang Chow fried rice.

  9. Share and enjoy!