Crispy Mint Chicken Recipe

The same dish will definitely taste different when cooked by different people. In addition to the differences in the human body, it is actually more of a difference in cooking methods. In fact, everyone wants to eat delicious food. So, let me introduce to you the specific method of making crispy mint chicken.

1.12 Take a handful of mint leaves, add boiling water, brew and let cool. Debone a chicken leg and soak it in cooled mint water for 30-40 minutes.

2.21 Prepare the whole egg batter: half an egg is enough for one chicken leg. Half an egg can be mixed with 20-25g dry starch, a pinch of salt, a pinch of baking powder and an appropriate amount of five-spice powder. Mix well.

3. Take out the chicken thighs, dry them, cut them into bite-sized pieces, and put them into the egg mixture.

4. Mix well, then add a large spoonful of vegetable oil and stir. This step will make the batter more crispy after frying.

5.12 When the oil temperature is 60% to 70% hot, fry the pieces one by one until the surface is golden brown.

6.21 Remove from the water and set aside.

7. Raise the oil temperature to 90% hot, and fry again to force out excess oil, making the food more crispy.

8. Add mint leaves into hot oil, fry until crispy and set aside.

9. Prepare dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns according to your taste, and break the dried chilies into small pieces.

10. Add some oil to the pan and stir-fry the peppercorns and chili peppers.

11. Add the fried chicken pieces and mix well.

12. Pour in two tablespoons of peppermint oil and mix well.

13. Serve on a plate and sprinkle with the fried mint leaves.

14. The spicy and minty mint leaves also taste great.

The method of making crispy mint chicken has been introduced, but everyone’s understanding and mastery of it are different. Below you can make it according to your own understanding.