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Taiwanesse Popcorn Chicken



Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Recipe


Ingredients:


**For the Chicken Marinade:**

- 500g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon rice wine (or sake)

- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

- 1 tablespoon sugar

- 1 teaspoon white pepper

- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder

- 1 teaspoon garlic powder

- 1 teaspoon ginger powder

- 1 teaspoon salt


**For the Coating:**

- 1 cup sweet potato starch (or cornstarch)

- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour


**For Frying:**

- Vegetable oil for deep frying


**For Seasoning:**

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 teaspoon white pepper

- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder


**Optional Garnish:**

- Fried basil leaves


Instructions:


1. **Marinate the Chicken:**

- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, five-spice powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, and salt.

- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated.

- Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1-2 hours for better flavor absorption.


2. **Prepare the Coating:**

- In a shallow dish, mix the sweet potato starch and all-purpose flour.


3. **Coat the Chicken:**

- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off.

- Dredge each piece of chicken in the starch and flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating sticks well.


4. **Heat the Oil:**

- In a deep-fryer or large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F).


5. **Fry the Chicken:**

- Fry the chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry each batch for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

- If using basil leaves, add them to the oil during the last 30 seconds of frying for a crispy garnish.

- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.


6. **Season the Chicken:**

- While the chicken is still hot, sprinkle it with a mixture of salt, white pepper, and five-spice powder.


7. **Serve:**

- Serve the Taiwanese popcorn chicken hot with the crispy basil leaves on top if desired. It can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or part of a meal.


Enjoy your homemade Taiwanese popcorn chicken!

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