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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Crispy, flavorful Taiwanese popcorn chicken, perfect for snacking or as a main dish.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon Five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon White pepper
  • 1 cup Sweet potato starch
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 handful Basil leaves optional

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate chicken with soy sauce, rice wine, five-spice powder, garlic powder, and white pepper for at least 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Coat marinated chicken pieces with sweet potato starch.
  3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4. Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5. Optionally, fry basil leaves for a few seconds until crispy.
  6. 6. Drain chicken and basil on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Fried Chicken, Popcorn Chicken, Taiwanese
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