Taiwanese Fried Chicken Chopped Cutlets

Name: Taiwanese Fried Chicken Chopped Cutlets
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 2 tsp sesame oil; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp ground ginger; 1 tbsp Chinese five spice; 2 tsp ground pepper; 2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 5 garlic cloves; 3 eggs; 2 cups sweet potato starch; 2 tsp sugar; 1 ½ tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground pepper; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; ½ tsp red chili flakes

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Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
785 kcal
Course
Others

Taiwanese Fried Chicken Chopped Cutlets

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

4 chicken breasts
2 tsp sesame oil
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp Chinese five spice
2 tsp ground pepper
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
5 garlic cloves
3 eggs
2 cups sweet potato starch
2 tsp sugar
1 ½ tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the seasoning powder:

1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
In order to butterfly the chicken, you will need to make a horizontal cut down the middle of the chicken breast cutting most of the way through, but not always. If done properly you should be able to open the chicken breast like a book.
Do this to all the chicken breasts then place them flat and open in a ziplock bag or between two slices of parchment paper (to prevent raw chicken juice splashes).
Use a meat mallet or sturdy rolling pin to beat the chicken until well tenderized and flat.
In a large mixing bowl, add the sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, Chinese five spice, ground pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
Finely dice or press the garlic and add the bowl. Whisk well to mix.
Add the chicken breast to the bowl with the marinade and make sure the marinade covers all of the meat. Leave to sit for at least 30 minutes.
While the chicken marinates, crack the eggs in a bowl and whisk until mixed.
In another bowl or on a plate, add the sweet potato starch, 2 tbsp of sugar, and 1 ½ tsps of salt. Mix together.
In yet another bowl, you can make the seasoning powder. Add the salt, ground pepper, cayenne pepper, and red chili flakes and stir to combine. Set aside.
After the chicken has marinated for 30 minutes, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Test that the oil is hot by flicking a drop of water or bit of starch into it. If it bubbles, it is ready. If not, wait a little longer.
Take one of the chicken breasts and put it in the egg bowl, making sure to cover it with egg then coat it in the starch mixture by pressing both open sides into it on the plate. It should be covered.
Place the unfolded chicken breast into the hot oil and cook for 5 minutes.
Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 5 minutes. Check and make sure both sides are golden brown before removing.
Place the cooked chicken on a wire cooling rack over some paper towels so it can drain.
Repeat the process with the other pieces of chicken: egg, starch, cook, drain.
You can sprinkle the seasoning powder on top before serving or allow each person to sprinkle their own.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 785kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 109g (36%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 274mg (91%) Sodium 2786mg (116%) Potassium 1068mg (31%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1000IU (20%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 785 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	785kcal	39%
Carbohydrates	109g	36%
Protein	57g	114%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Cholesterol	274mg	91%
Sodium	2786mg	116%
Potassium	1068mg	23%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1000IU	20%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	87mg	9%
Iron	3mg	17%