• •500 g chicken thighs or chicken breast, diced
• •2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• •1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• •0.75 tsp fine salt
• •0.5 tsp MSG
• •1 tbsp soy sauce
• •1 large egg
• •80 g panko breadcrumbs
• •vegetable oil, for frying
• •200 ml coconut milk
• •120 ml pineapple juice
• •1.5 tbsp soy sauce
• •1 small red chilli, finely sliced
• •1 clove garlic, finely grated
• •1 tsp sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
• •2 spring onions, finely sliced

Instructions

1. 1
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •0.75 tsp fine salt
   • •2 cloves garlic, finely minced
   • •1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
   • •1.5 tbsp soy sauce
   • •500 g chicken thighs or chicken breast, diced
   • •0.5 tsp MSG

   In a large bowl, combine diced chicken with garlic, five-spice, salt, MSG, and soy sauce. Mix well until evenly coated.

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2. 2
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •80 g panko breadcrumbs
   • •1 large egg

   Crack the egg into the bowl with the chicken and mix until all pieces are coated. Add panko breadcrumbs and toss until the chicken is fully covered. Press lightly to help the crumbs adhere.

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3. 3
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •vegetable oil, for frying

   Heat 2–3 cm of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel.

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4. 4
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •120 ml pineapple juice
   • •1 tsp sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
   • •1 clove garlic, finely grated
   • •200 ml coconut milk
   • •1 small red chilli, finely sliced
   • •1 tbsp soy sauce

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, add coconut milk, pineapple juice, soy sauce, chilli, garlic, and sugar (if using). Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and glossy.

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5. 5
   Ingredients for this step:

   • •2 spring onions, finely sliced

   Arrange crispy chicken on plates and drizzle with the pineapple coconut sauce, or lightly toss the chicken in the sauce if preferred. Finish with sliced spring onions and serve immediately.

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