Spice Bag
Serves: Four | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 12 min
Ingredients:
Spice Bag:
1 1/2 lbs potatoes, cleaned and cut into thick fries
1 lb chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 chilis, divided
1 cup cornstarch/cornflour
1 Tbsp vegetable oil plus more for frying
2 carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
2 scallions, , sliced thinly lengthwise
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
Spices:
1 Tbsp five spice
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Directions:
In a bowl add buttermilk, 1 chili, split in half lengthwise and chicken. Submerge each piece. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, up to 48 hours.
Heat oil/fryer 375F/190C. Preheat oven 250F/121C.
Cut potatoes into thick fries. Place into cold water to prevent browning. Drain and dry with a clean towel before frying.
In a small bowl mix all spices together.
Add cornstarch to a bowl. Remove a piece of the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, dredge into the cornstarch. Coating each piece well. Continue with each remaining pieces.
Fry potatoes first, in batches if needed. Fry for 4-6 minutes, until crisp and golden brown. Place fried potatoes on a baking tray and keep warm in the oven while frying the chicken pieces. Fry chicken in batches. Carefully add the chicken pieces to the oil moving around (shaking the basket) to keep the chicken from sticking together. Cook, 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Add cooked chicken to the oven to keep warm.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat add carrot, scallions, onion, bell pepper, and remaining chili that is thinly sliced. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes, until tender. Stir in spice mixture and cook for another 30-60 seconds. Add cooked chicken and fries, toss to coat and enjoy.
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