Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

from tiffycooks.com
40 min
4 servings

What is a Night Market series without the one and only Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken? This Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken recipe is my secret specialty recipe that I make every time I have guests. An EASY recipe contains many hidden tips and tricks to make AUTHENTIC Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken like the ones you get at night markets! Crispy on the outside, JUICY on the inside; I am confident this is the best Taiwanese popcorn Chicken recipe you will ever try!

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

Directions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 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.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    Sprinkle on the seasoning mix and ENJOY!!