Five-Spice Chicken Recipe

Name: Five-Spice Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed; 2 cups peanut oil; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brandy; ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; ½ teaspoon brown sugar; 12 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 large egg, beaten; ½ cup cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed
2 cups peanut oil
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon brandy
½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
½ teaspoon brown sugar
12 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup cornstarch

1
in a large bowl mix together 2 tablespoons of peanut oil, soy sauce, brandy, five-spice powder, sugar, ginger root, onions and garlic.
2
add chicken pieces and coat evenly.
3
let stand for 1 hour.
4
after 1 hour add in beaten egg.
5
put cornstrach in a plate or bowl, dip each chicken piece in cornstrach and coat evenly.
6
in a wok heat remaining oil over medium heat.
7
add chicken and deep fry for 4 minutes.
8
increase heat and deep fry for 2 minutes until nice and golden.
9
using a slotted spoon remove chicken and drain on paper towel.

1303

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed, 2 cups peanut oil, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brandy, and more.

Yes, Five-Spice Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Five-Spice Chicken

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