Popcorn Chicken (Taiwanese) Recipe

Name: Popcorn Chicken (Taiwanese)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons grated ginger; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 egg; 1 cup tempura batter mix, or as needed; peanut oil for frying; Garnish:; 1 bunch Thai basil, chopped; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 pinch ground white pepper; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg
1 cup tempura batter mix, or as needed
peanut oil for frying
Garnish:
1 bunch Thai basil, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 pinch salt

1
Combine chicken pieces, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, five-spice powder, white pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
2
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3
Whisk egg in a small bowl until smooth. Pour tempura batter mix into a second small bowl. Dip chicken pieces one at a time into the egg, then dredge in tempura batter mix, shaking off any excess. Lower chicken pieces carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until chicken is golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining chicken.
4
Serve chicken sprinkled with basil leaves, green onions, white pepper, and salt.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Popcorn Chicken (Taiwanese) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Popcorn Chicken (Taiwanese)

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