Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Name: Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium chicken breasts; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 tablespoon rice wine; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 cup sweet potato starch; vegetable oil (for frying); white pepper (to taste); salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

2 medium chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon rice wine
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup sweet potato starch
vegetable oil (for frying)
white pepper (to taste)
salt (to taste)

1
cut the chicken to 1 inch cubes.
2
add the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, five spice, and sesame oil, marinate for at least half an hour in refrigerator.
3
roll the chicken pieces in the sweet potato starch to cover evenly.
4
heat oil to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit (if you throw some sweet potato starch in the oil, it should sink to the middle of the frying pan, then float to the top).
5
carefully drop the chicken one piece at a time and fry for about 2 minutes or until done, turning at least once.
6
remove from oil and place on paper towels, sprinkle white pepper and salt while hot, enjoy!

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium chicken breasts, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken 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.

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

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