[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fried chicken is always great! Fried chicken on a sandwich… even better! This recipe uses chicken breast marindaed in a chinese five spice mixture. You can make some of this ahead or you can marinated for an hour or so. Enjoy![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]YIELD: 4 servings
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- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, (about 3½ pounds)
- 6 tablespoons light soy sauce
- ¼ cup toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise, preferably Kewpie
- 1 ounce fermented bean curd in chili oil, drained (optional)
- 1 teaspoon white soy sauce
Assembly
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying; about 6 cups)
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 1 cup rice flour
- Kosher salt
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup coarsely chop cilantro with tender stems
- 4 pineapple buns (bolo baos) or brioche buns, split, toasted
Special Equipment
- A deep-fry thermometer
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Butterfly each chicken breast by cutting into one long side of breast and gradually slicing until you are almost all the way to the other edge (do not cut all the way through). Open breast like a book, as if the connected edge were the spine. If one side is thicker than the other, cover chicken with plastic wrap and pound until even.
Whisk soy sauce, oil, five-spice powder, garlic powder, and cayenne in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
Sauce
Whisk mayonnaise, fermented bean curd (if using), and soy sauce in a small bowl until sauce is smooth.
Do Ahead: Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Cover and chill.
Assembly
Mix five-spice powder and cayenne in a small bowl.
Fit a large pot with thermometer and pour in oil to come halfway up sides. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°.
While the oil is heating up, whisk cornstarch, rice flour, and 1¾ cups water in a large bowl (the mixture should resemble thick tempura batter).
Working in 4 batches, fry chicken, turning occasionally and adjusting heat to maintain oil temperature, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain. Sprinkle lightly with salt and spice mixture while still hot. Let cool 5 minutes.
Spread sauce on top of chicken and sprinkle with scallions and cilantro. Sandwich between buns.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1584215403674{margin-top: 25px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#ffffff”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fresh olives, feta and veggies in a tangy vinaigrette make for a favourite salad. This recipe for Greek salad only takes 15 minutes to prepare but if you would like to add protein, add a grilled chicken breast. If tomatoes aren’t in season, use cherry tomatoes as they are juicy![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]YIELD: 4 servings
TIME: 15 minutes[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1583889745287{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1583889848445{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1584307889277{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1584215381739{margin-right: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;background-color: #f6f4f5 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text]INGREDIENTS
- 1 2/3 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced into half moons
- 1 cup kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup feta, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1583889959623{margin-top: 10px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_text]METHOD[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion. Gently fold in feta.
Combine vinegar, lemon juice, and oregano and season with salt and pepper. Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine.
Drizzle dressing over salad.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1584215403674{margin-top: 25px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#ffffff”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
