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Crispy Cheese-Topped Fried Chicken Bites

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Crispy Cheese-Topped Fried Chicken Bites

芝士脆炸雞粒

Marinate one boneless chicken steak for an hour, then bread the pieces with flour, egg and crumbs.

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OilAbout 140°C
Core temperature74°C / 165°F
RecipeChicken
Ingredients11 listed
Video length4:07

Before you begin

Add cheese as soon as the chicken comes out of the oil.

Method 做法

01

Season and chill

Mix salt, sugar, white pepper, soy sauce and wine. Coat the chicken with the marinade, cover and refrigerate for about one hour.

See this stage at 1:02 →
Preparing the seasoned chicken steak
02

Bread the chicken

Cut into evenly sized bites. Dust lightly in cake flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs and gently press the coating onto each piece.

See this stage at 2:23 →
Coating pieces of chicken in breadcrumbs
03

Fry in small batches

Heat the oil to about 140°C (284°F), as shown in the video. Fry for about five minutes for similarly sized pieces, adjusting time as needed. Check the thickest piece reaches 74°C (165°F). Lift out and drain.

See this stage at 3:03 →
Breaded chicken pieces frying in oilFrying the breaded chicken in hot oil
04

Add the cheese

Arrange the hot chicken on a plate and scatter cheese over it while the coating is still hot. Serve promptly for the crispest texture.

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Crispy Cheese-Topped Fried Chicken Bites

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✦How do I fry the pieces evenly?
Evenly sized pieces finish together. Use the internal temperature to check a thick piece before taking out the batch.

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