Chinese Five Spice Chicken Recipe
This Chinese five spice chicken comes together in just 30 minutes and delivers big flavor without extra effort. A simple marinade made with five spice seasoning gives the chicken a warm, savory depth that works perfectly for busy weeknights.
Servings 4 Portions
Calories 315kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Pieces Chicken Breasts
- 1 Egg White
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon White Wine
- 1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon 5 Spice Powder
Coating:
- 1/2 Cup Almond Meal
- 1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 Cup Pork Rinds Ground
- 2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
- 1 Cup Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into evenly sized cubes and measure out the seasonings and dry coating so everything is ready to go.
- Mix the soy sauce, spices, egg whites, and wine, then add the chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes or longer if time allows.
- Combine the dry coating ingredients, then toss the marinated chicken until evenly coated. Place on a parchment-lined sheet while heating the oil.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden and crispy, then add basil leaves at the end and fry briefly until crisp.
- Remove, drain excess oil, and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Video
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Notes
- Basil leaves: Fry the basil leaves towards the end so they won't get too soggy and will retain their bright green color.
- Strainer: Using a strainer for frying and draining the chicken from the hot oil is way better than using a regular frying spatula.
- Marinating: Add any spices of your choice as long as you include a Chinese five-spice mix since this is what this recipe is about. Add fish sauce, sesame oil, or oyster sauce for extra flavor.
- Sweetener: Adding a sweetener to the seasoning mix is essential to balance the overall flavor of the chicken bites.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1.35mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 2mg