Title: Crispy Chicken Street Food à la Shihlin
Ingredients:
- 1/2 kg chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced
- 1 egg
- Cooking oil
Marinade:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- Chicken bouillon powder, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Seasoning:
- Chili powder, to taste (I used Aida brand)
- Chicken bouillon powder (I used Royco brand)
- Optional: seaweed powder, barbecue powder, cheese powder, or other preferred seasonings
Instructions:
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Thinly slice the chicken breast fillet and lightly pound with a pestle to flatten without breaking it apart.
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Prepare the marinade: Mix minced garlic, ground black pepper, and salt. Rub this mixture evenly over the chicken fillets and let it marinate for 5 minutes.
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In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, tapioca flour, chicken bouillon powder, and salt for the coating mixture.
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Coat each marinated chicken fillet first in beaten egg, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
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Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or frying pan over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken fillets until golden brown and crispy.
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Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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Sprinkle with chicken bouillon powder and chili powder according to taste preferences for a savory and spicy flavor profile.
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Optionally, cut into small pieces with a knife or scissors for easy serving. Enjoy your crispy Chicken Street Food à la Shihlin!
This recipe for Crispy Chicken Street Food à la Shihlin captures the delicious essence of street-style fried chicken, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, enhanced with savory and spicy seasonings for a delightful snack or meal.
