Crispy Shrimp Chip Wasabi Chicken

Crispy Shrimp Chip Wasabi Chicken

A quick and crunchy Chinese-inspired dish featuring tender chicken coated with crushed shrimp chips (Saeukkang) and a spicy wasabi kick. The shrimp chips add an unexpected crispy texture and savory seafood flavor that pairs perfectly with the wasabi heat.

20 min
Easy
3 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet3/10
Salty6/10
Sour1/10
Umami7/10
Spicy5/10

🥄 Texture

The exterior of the chicken is expected to be exceptionally crispy due to the coating of crushed shrimp chips, offering a satisfying crunch with each bite. The interior of the chicken should remain tender and juicy, providing a pleasant contrast to the crunchy exterior.

👃 Aroma

The dish emits a tantalizing aroma combining the savory scent of fried chicken with the subtle, briny notes of shrimp from the chips. The wasabi adds a sharp, pungent undertone that invigorates the senses.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A crisp, dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a light, refreshing lager would complement the dish's flavors and help balance the spiciness of the wasabi.

🥗 Side Dishes

Steamed jasmine rice and a cucumber salad dressed with rice vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt would make excellent side dishes, offering both a cooling contrast and a palate cleanser between bites.

Ingredients(6 items)

  • 12 cups Saeukkang (Korean shrimp chips)
  • 21 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 32 teaspoons wasabi paste
  • 42 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 51 tablespoon honey
  • 62 tablespoons cooking oil

Nutrition Information(per serving)

320
Calories
35g
Protein
18g
Carbs
12g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the shrimp chips in a plastic bag and crush them into small crumbs using your hands or a rolling pin. Set aside in a shallow bowl.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, mix together the wasabi paste, soy sauce, and honey until well combined. Add the chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat for about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Take each piece of wasabi-coated chicken and press it into the crushed shrimp chips to coat all sides. Place the coated chicken pieces in the hot pan.

  5. 5

    Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through (no pink inside). Remove from heat and serve immediately while crispy.

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