Ingredients
8 servings
- •5 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
- •½ cup cornstarch, or more as needed
- •2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
- •2 teaspoons salt
- •2 teaspoons garlic powder
- •1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Place cornstarch in a bowl.
- Slice chicken into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Transfer to a bowl and mix with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Divide chicken into 2 or 3 portions and dredge in cornstarch until evenly coated and all white; add more cornstarch if necessary.
- Lower chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until crispy on the outside and no longer pink in the center, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.
Nutritional Facts
Per 8 servings
- Calories: 353
- Carbohydrate: 15g
- Fat: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Sugar: 0g