Ode to Hot-Star Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Ode to Hot-Star Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced scallions (from about 8 scallions); 1/2 cup chopped garlic (from about 1 head); 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup mirin; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder; Eight 6-ounce chicken cutlets, 1/4 inch thick; Canola oil, for frying; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Four 1/2-ounce chicken bouillon cubes; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon guajillo or ancho chile powder

Servings: persons

1 cup sliced scallions (from about 8 scallions)
1/2 cup chopped garlic (from about 1 head)
2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
Eight 6-ounce chicken cutlets, 1/4 inch thick
Canola oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Four 1/2-ounce chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon guajillo or ancho chile powder

1
In a food processor, combine the scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, baking soda, five-spice powder and 1 1/2 cups of water and puree until smooth.
2
Scrape the marinade into a large bowl, add the chicken and turn to coat evenly.
3
Cover and let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
4
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat 2 inches of oil to 300.
5
In a food processor, blend the flour, bouillon cubes, paprika and chile powder to a powder.
6
Transfer to a shallow bowl.
7
Dredge 2 of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour.
8
Fry, turning, until golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
9
Transfer to a rack to drain briefly and keep warm.
10
Coat and fry the remaining chicken; serve hot.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sliced scallions (from about 8 scallions), 1/2 cup chopped garlic (from about 1 head), 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger, 1/2 cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Ode to Hot-Star Fried 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.

Ode to Hot-Star Fried Chicken

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