Best Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
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Best Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
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Taiwanese popcorn chicken is perfect for game nights. Bite-sized chicken is marinated with five spice and peppercorn, then double fried with basil. Crispy, crunchy chicken heaven!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken thigh, boneless and skinless diced into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp white pepper or ground Sichuan pepper
- 1 tsp five spice powder
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg white beaten
- 4 tbsp + 1 cup sweet potato starch or cornstarch
- 20-25 Thai basil leaves
For spice seasoning mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp white pepper or Sichuan pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces, garlic, white pepper (or ground Sichuan pepper), five spice powder, sugar, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, salt, egg white, and 4 tablespoons of sweet potato starch. Mix thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- Coat the Chicken with Starch: Place 1 cup of sweet potato starch in a large bowl. Add a batch of marinated chicken pieces and coat them with the starch. Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes, allowing the starch to form small beads on the surface as it clings to the chicken.
- Deep-Fry the Thai Basil: Heat a wok of oil over medium heat and carefully deep-fry the Thai basil leaves. Be cautious of oil splashes. Fry for approximately 10-15 seconds until the leaves become crisp while retaining their green color. Transfer the basil to a wire rack.
- First Deep-Fry: Drop pieces of chicken into the hot oil in small batches at a time and fry until they turn lightly golden, approximately 3-4 minutes.Remove the pieces from frying oil and place them on a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Second Deep-Fry: Increase the heat to medium-high. Add a batch of fried chicken pieces back into the hot oil and fry until they become deep golden brown and crispy, around 2-3 minutes. Remove and return them to the wire rack. Repeat this process with the remaining chicken.
- Prepare the Spice Seasoning Mix: Combine salt, paprika, chili powder, white pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Season the Popcorn Chicken: Place the popcorn chicken in a large bowl along with the fried Thai basil. Sprinkle as much of the spice mixture as desired and toss to coat. Serve your Taiwanese popcorn chicken immediately for a crunchy, flavorful experience.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
1101mg
(46%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
323IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1101mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 323IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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