Five-spice Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed
• 2 cups peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1/2 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup cornstarch

Recipe

• 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 add chicken pieces and coat evenly.
• 3 let stand for 1 hour.
• 4 after 1 hour add in beaten egg.
• 5 put cornstrach in a plate or bowl, dip each chicken piece in cornstrach and coat evenly.
• 6 in a wok heat remaining oil over medium heat.
• 7 add chicken and deep fry for 4 minutes.
• 8 increase heat and deep fry for 2 minutes until nice and golden.
• 9 using a slotted spoon remove chicken and drain on paper towel.