At the table
Eat from the paper bag or ask for it to be cut. Check whether bones remain before biting.
Ask about bones, chili powder, and the marinade if avoiding soy, wheat, egg or milk. Chicken is not vegetarian or vegan. Marinade and coating ingredients vary.
Coatings and marinades vary; breaded, battered and cheese-filled cutlets are separate versions.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Coatings and marinades vary; breaded, battered and cheese-filled cutlets are separate versions.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory meat and seasoning.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Crisp coating around tender meat.
- How it’s made
- Flatten and marinate chicken breast, coat in sweet-potato starch and deep-fry; finish with pepper salt.
Coatings and marinades vary; breaded, battered and cheese-filled cutlets are separate versions.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Taiwan.
About this regional connection
Taiwan: Association does not imply exclusive origin.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有鸡排吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Taiwanese fried chicken cutlet
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Chicken cutlets are part of Taiwan's night-market snack culture; their large flat shape differs from bite-sized popcorn chicken.