Crispy Shihlin-Style Street Chicken

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

1. Thinly slice the chicken breast fillet and lightly pound with a pestle to flatten without breaking it apart.

2. 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.

3. In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, tapioca flour, chicken bouillon powder, and salt for the coating mixture.

4. Coat each marinated chicken fillet first in beaten egg, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture until evenly coated.

5. Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or frying pan over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken fillets until golden brown and crispy.

6. Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.

7. Sprinkle with chicken bouillon powder and chili powder according to taste preferences for a savory and spicy flavor profile.

8. 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.