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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
Crispy Taiwanese street-style popcorn chicken seasoned with aromatic spices and fried to perfection.
Ingredients:
  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup tempura batter mix, dry, or as needed
  • 2 cups peanut oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1 bunch Thai basil, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions:
  • Combine chicken, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, five-spice powder, white pepper, salt, vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg until smooth. In another small bowl, put the dry tempura mix. Dip each chicken piece in the egg, then coat it in the tempura mix, shaking off any extra.
  • Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown, in batches. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place the cooked chicken on a serving platter and beautifully adorn it with fresh basil leaves and sliced green onions.

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