Five-Spice Chicken

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed
  • 2 cups peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 12 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 12 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 12 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 12 cup cornstarch

Directions

  1. 1
    in a large bowl mix together 2 tablespoons of peanut oil, soy sauce, brandy, five-spice powder, sugar, ginger root, onions and garlic.
  2. 2
    add chicken pieces and coat evenly.
  3. 3
    let stand for 1 hour.
  4. 4
    after 1 hour add in beaten egg.
  5. 5
    put cornstrach in a plate or bowl, dip each chicken piece in cornstrach and coat evenly.
  6. 6
    in a wok heat remaining oil over medium heat.
  7. 7
    add chicken and deep fry for 4 minutes.
  8. 8
    increase heat and deep fry for 2 minutes until nice and golden.
  9. 9
    using a slotted spoon remove chicken and drain on paper towel.

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