TAIWANESE POPCORN CHICKEN
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
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
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Ritu Mostofa
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll simplify the recipe a bit next time.
KWAKU Kingsley
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I'll try baking the chicken next time instead of frying it.
Jam Azhar
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I especially liked that the recipe was easy to scale up to feed a large group.
Waseem Jafree wafa official
[email protected]This dish was just okay. The chicken was a bit tough and the sauce was a bit bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Sportybet Balance Adder
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll simplify the recipe a bit next time.
Yasir Hossain Rahat
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili peppers next time.
Naiem Hassan
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I especially liked the addition of the sesame seeds. They added a nice nutty flavor to the dish.
Number 25
[email protected]This dish was just okay. The chicken was a bit tough and the sauce was a bit bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Hossain44 Babu
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll simplify the recipe a bit next time.
Anam Batool
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I'll try baking the chicken next time instead of frying it.
Arshad Ali official
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I especially liked that the recipe was easy to scale up to feed a large group.
Joel Hanah
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best popcorn chicken he's ever had. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili peppers next time.
pro Nayem
[email protected]I really enjoyed this recipe! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the scallions and cilantro. They added a nice freshness to the dish.
Bijoy
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also delicious and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.
Shah alam Shahin
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves popcorn chicken or Taiwanese food.