Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Name: Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 6 Pieces of Boneless Chicken Thigh with the skin on (cut into 1-inch cubes); 2.5 Tbsp of Soy Sauce; 3 Tbsp of Chinese Cooking Wine (optional); 1 tbsp of Minced Garlic; 1 Tbsp of Five Spice Powder; 1 Large Egg; 3.5 Tbsp of Rice Flour; 1.5 Cup of Thai Basil; 2 Cup of Tapioca Starch

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Tiffany

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Step 1

Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine (optional), minced garlic, and Five Spice Powder for 20 minutes.

Step 2

After 20 minutes, add in 3.5 tbsp of rice flour and one egg and mix. You want a wet batter consistency.

Step 3

Coat the chicken with Tapioca Starch and let it sit for 5-7 minutes to prevent the coating from falling off.

Step 4

In a pan, add in oil and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the oil is hot, add in the Thai Basil and fry it for 30 seconds – 1 minute or crispy. This will help with fragrant oil.

Step 5

Next, add the chicken and fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 6

Optional, but highly recommend, turn the heat to high and double fry the chicken for 1 minute and the basil for 30 seconds.

Step 7

Sprinkle on the seasoning mix and ENJOY!!