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Popcorn Chicken Taiwanese Recipe

Delicious and crispy Taiwanese-style popcorn chicken.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken Thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder
  • 1 cup Sweet Potato Starch
  • 2 cups Oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper to taste
  • 1 handful Basil Leaves optional

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate chicken with soy sauce, rice wine, garlic powder, and five-spice powder for at least 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Coat marinated chicken pieces with sweet potato starch.
  3. 3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C).
  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. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Popcorn Chicken
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