Grandma’s Secret Taiwanese Crispy Chicken Breast

Grandma’s Secret Taiwanese Crispy Chicken Breast

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 3 votes

My Grandma’s Secret Taiwanese Crispy Chicken Breast is proof that chicken breast can be super super juicy and tender! Crispy outside, moist inside, with no deep frying at all! This easy, high protein chicken recipe is actually amazing for meal prep. I marinate a ton of this chicken at once, then simply coat and pan fry whenever I’m ready to eat! Trust me, if you’re craving Night Market XXL Chicken, this is a lighter alternative you can make easily at home!

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Cook Time:10

Marinade Time:2

Total Time:2 10

Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Taiwanese

Keyword: Chicken Recipe, crispy chicken, family recipe, Healthy, Night market, pan fried, Street Food

Servings: servings

Calories: 366kcal

Ingredients

3 large chicken breasts
2.5 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
½ tsp white pepper
½ cup tapioca starch for coating
3-4 tbsp oil for pan-frying

Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 3 thin pieces. You should have around 9 thin pieces total.
Marinate: In a bowl, add the chicken, oyster sauce, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, and white pepper. Massage everything together until the chicken is evenly coated. Cover and let it marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Meal prep option: The marinated chicken can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it perfect for quick meals throughout the week.
Coat the chicken: When ready to cook, take the chicken out of the fridge and coat each piece evenly with tapioca starch. Shake off any excess.
Pan-fry: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and pan-fry for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown, crispy, and fully cooked through.
Serve: Enjoy with rice, noodles, veggies, or sliced over a salad bowl for an easy meal prep lunch.

Notes

For extra crispiness, let the chicken sit for 5 minutes after coating with tapioca starch before frying. This helps the starch stick better and gives you that perfect crispy Taiwanese-style crust.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 39gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1015mgPotassium: 685mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg