The aroma from the five-spice fried chicken will surely attract many people. Each method will have a different fragrance. To fill your kitchen with more delightful scents, TasteVN will introduce you to 3 easy ways to make five-spice fried chicken at home. Let’s cook this chicken dish!
1. Five-Spice Fried Chicken
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Five-Spice Fried Chicken Serves 3
Chicken breast 3 pieces Garlic 3 cloves (minced) Chili 3 pieces (minced) Five-spice powder 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 200 ml Common seasoning a little (Salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder)
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How to Make Five-Spice Fried Chicken
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Marinate chicken
Add minced garlic and chili, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of five-spice powder to the chicken on a plate, then mix well and marinate for about 20 minutes for the chicken to absorb the flavors.
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Fry chicken
Place a pan on the stove, add 200ml of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the chicken and fry until the chicken is tender and golden brown on both sides, then remove it to drain the oil.
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Final product
The finished five-spice fried chicken has a very eye-catching color. The chicken is evenly soaked in the marinade, tender and juicy, with a fragrant five-spice aroma. This dish is delicious when dipped with a bowl of chili sauce.
2. Crispy fried chicken with five spice
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy fried chicken with five spice Serves 3
Chicken breast 500 gr Five spice powder 1.5 teaspoons Chicken eggs 2 pieces Basil 30 gr Corn starch 10 teaspoons Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 200 ml Common seasoning a little (ground pepper/salt/sugar)
Where to buy corn starch, chili powder
- You can easily buy corn starch, chili powder at food stores, markets, supermarkets, and the TasteVN supermarket chain nationwide.
- Additionally, you can also purchase corn starch, chili powder online on e-commerce websites like bachhoaxanh.com.
- When buying, carefully check the packaging and the product’s expiration date to ensure quality!
How to make Crispy Five-Spice Fried Chicken
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Prepare the chicken
Wash the chicken breast thoroughly with water several times and let it drain. Then, cut it into bite-sized pieces and place them all in a bowl.
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Marinate the chicken
Add 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt into the bowl containing the chicken breast and mix well.
Then, add the egg whites of 2 eggs and 5 teaspoons of corn starch into the bowl and mix well. Next, add the remaining 5 teaspoons of corn starch into the bowl and mix thoroughly until the chicken absorbs all the seasonings.
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Fry the chicken
Put a pan on the stove, add 200ml of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the basil leaves and fry until crispy for about 45 seconds. Next, remove the basil leaves and add the marinated chicken to the pan.
Fry the chicken until it is cooked through and golden brown on both sides, then remove it to drain the oil.
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Shake chicken with flour
Place a pan on the stove, turn the heat to medium, add 1/2 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar into the pan, then lightly roast the mixture in the pan for about 1 minute before turning off the heat.
Add the fried chicken into a bowl along with crispy basil leaves and the mixture just roasted above, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap. After that, shake it well so the flour evenly coats the pieces of chicken.
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Final product
Crispy fried chicken with five-spice powder has a distinctive aroma of five-spice powder. The chicken pieces are golden and crispy, thoroughly soaked in the marinade.
This dish is best enjoyed with a bit of chili sauce or ketchup, which kids love. Give it a try!
3. Honey Five-Spice Fried Chicken
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Honey Five-Spice Fried Chicken Serves 3 people
Chicken wings 5 pieces Lemongrass 1 stalk Garlic 3 cloves Chili 4 pieces Honey 1 tablespoon Five-spice powder 2 teaspoons Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 300 ml Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Seasoning/ salt a little
How to choose quality honey
- Good honey will have a uniform color, not cloudy, with no dark and light spots as this may indicate that the honey is mixed.
- Drop a few drops of honey into a glass of clean water; if round honey balls appear, do not dissolve and sink to the bottom of the glass, then this is quality honey.
- To buy quality honey, you should purchase from reputable places such as specialty honey shops or supermarkets.
Where to buy oyster sauce
- You can buy oyster sauce at stores, supermarkets, and TasteVN nationwide.
- Additionally, you can also purchase oyster sauce on e-commerce sites such as bachhoaxanh.com or make oyster sauce at home using the recipe below.
Tools needed
Blender, pan, knife, cutting board, bowl,…
How to make Honey Five-Spice Fried Chicken
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying the chicken wings, remove any remaining feathers and wash them thoroughly with diluted salt water. Then, rinse with clean water once more, let them drain, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Trim off the wilted leaves from the lemongrass, wash it clean, and cut it into thin slices. Peel the garlic and crush it.
Put 4 chili peppers, sliced lemongrass, and crushed garlic into the blender, then blend until smooth and transfer the mixture into a bowl.
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Final Product
Honey Five-Spice Chicken has a wonderful taste. The chicken wings are fried to a golden crisp and soaked evenly with the marinade. Additionally, it has a distinctive aroma of five-spice mixed with the light scent of lemongrass and honey.
This dish is best served with cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce, dipped in a bit of chili sauce for an even better flavor. Try your creation now!
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken breast
- Choose chicken breast pieces that are pink in color, have a slightly shiny surface, good elasticity, and feel soft to the touch as these are fresh, delicious chicken breasts.
- Avoid choosing chicken breast pieces that have white streaks along the body because these may be chickens that have been injected with growth hormones, which are not good for health.
- To buy chicken breast of the best quality, you should purchase from reputable large supermarket chains.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken meat
- Good quality chicken meat will have a thin outer layer of skin, with a characteristic golden color, and feel smooth to the touch.
- You should choose chicken meat that has a natural pinkish-red color, good elasticity, and is not mushy.
- Avoid buying chicken that has an unusual odor, shows signs of sliminess, or has a slightly pale or darker gray color as these indicate that the chicken may have died before being processed.
How to prepare and remove the odor from chicken meat
- Method 1: Use vinegar mixed with salt and soak the chicken in this mixture for 3 – 5 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with water several times and let it drain.
- Method 2: Crush a piece of ginger with a little white wine and rub it onto the chicken meat, letting it sit for about 30 minutes. Then, rinse with water and let it drain.
- Method 3: Rub a few slices of lemon with a little salt all over the chicken and rinse it with water so it can be cooked immediately.
Where to buy five-spice powder
- You can purchase five-spice powder at the system of stores and supermarkets, TasteVN nationwide.
- Additionally, you can also buy this five-spice powder on online e-commerce sites like bachhoaxanh.com which is extremely convenient and fast!
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Above is a guide on 3 ways to make five-spice fried chicken that is delicious, flavorful, and easy to make at home. Quickly jot down this recipe in your cooking notebook right away. Wishing you success in your preparation!