Irish People Try Panda Express for the First Time

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken Breast (cut into bite‑size strips)
• 100 g All‑Purpose Flour (for coating the chicken)
• 50 g Cornflour (mixed with flour for extra crispness)
• 1 tsp Salt (seasoning for the coating)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Paprika (adds colour and mild sweetness)
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• ½ tsp Chili Powder
• ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper (adjust for heat preference)
• 1 liter Vegetable Oil (for deep‑frying, high smoke point)
• 150 g Plain Potato Chips (crushed lightly)
• 100 g Spicy Chili Chips (e.g., Flamin’ Hot or similar, crushed)
• 80 g Fried Onion Rings (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 Fresh Green Chilies (thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

   Trim any sinew from the chicken breast and cut into bite‑size strips about 2‑3 cm long.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make the Coating Mix

   In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cornflour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and cayenne. Stir until evenly mixed.

   Time: PT3M

3. Coat the Chicken

   Add the chicken strips to the bowl, toss until each piece is fully coated. For an even coating, transfer the pieces into a zip‑lock bag, seal and shake gently.

   Time: PT4M

4. Heat the Oil

   Fill the deep fryer or pot with vegetable oil to a depth of about 5 cm. Heat to 180 °C (350 °F). Use a thermometer to check.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

5. Fry the Chicken

   Working in small batches, gently lower the coated chicken strips into the hot oil. Fry for 3‑4 minutes until golden‑brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: 180°C

6. Prepare the Crunch Mix

   While the chicken fries, place the plain potato chips, spicy chili chips, fried onion rings, and sliced green chilies into a large serving bowl. Lightly crush the chips with your hands so they are bite‑size.

   Time: PT3M

7. Combine Everything

   Add the hot fried chicken strips to the bowl with the chip mixture. Toss vigorously until the chicken is evenly coated with the chips, onions and chilies.

   Time: PT2M

8. Garnish and Serve

   Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for a fresh finish. Serve immediately while hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

5 g