TAIWANESE POPCORN CHICKEN

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Ever wonder how they make that addictive popcorn chicken at those boba places? Well here's a recipe for that yummy snack! Garnish with a mix of curry powder, pepper, Chinese five-spice, and salt; measuring doesn't matter.

Provided by chelsea

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon grated ginger
1 dash reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch Chinese five-spice powder
1 pinch salt
½ cup tempura batter mix, or as needed
vegetable oil for frying
1 bunch Thai basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine chicken pieces, garlic powder, black pepper, curry powder, ginger, soy sauce, cinnamon, five-spice powder, and salt in a large bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle tempura batter mix over chicken; toss to coat lightly and evenly.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry chicken in the hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Increase oil temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Fry Thai basil leaves until crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Fry chicken a second time, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve chicken with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 82.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tammy Welch
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This recipe is a must-try for any popcorn chicken lover.


Khalid Hussien
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This popcorn chicken is the perfect combination of crispy and juicy. I love the sweet and savory sauce.


Akib Hussain
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I'm always looking for new popcorn chicken recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.


Jackie Aguilar
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This popcorn chicken is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Mobile Legends
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. It's easy to find everything I need at the grocery store.


Asad Bhatti
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This popcorn chicken is the perfect party food. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Akter Lucky
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I'm not a huge fan of popcorn chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Cyrus ishaya
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The chicken came out perfectly crispy and the sauce was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Qasim saith786
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My family loved this popcorn chicken. It was crispy, juicy, and flavorful.


Lesa Kirby
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've never had popcorn chicken this good.


Wesham King
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So good! I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Blessing Mabaso
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This popcorn chicken was a crowd-pleaser. I served it at a party and everyone raved about it.


Jombwe ramecca official
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best chicken they've ever had.


Bijay Yadav
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These were the best popcorn chicken I've ever had. They were crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. Definitely a new favorite recipe.


Elliot Olabisi
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This popcorn chicken was easy to make and tasted amazing. I loved the addition of the five-spice powder.


Rafael Alcala
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Mahim Mahmud
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The chicken was crispy and juicy and the sauce was delicious.


Hussanay mubairk Ali
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This Taiwanese popcorn chicken was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crispy texture and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


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