Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Name: Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.25 tsp white pepper; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 lb chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 tbsp grated garlic; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 0.5 tsp five-spice powder; 0.25 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder; 1 egg white; 1 cup sweet potato starch; 0.5 tsp baking powder; handful thai basil

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken just hits different. If you know, you know Crispy on the outside, super juicy on the inside, and that seasoning is just the bomb!

Ingredients

Seasoning Mix

Directions

1
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with the listed ingredients. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for more flavor.
2
In a small bowl, combine all the seasoning mix ingredients and set aside.
3
Add the sweet potato starch and baking powder to a shallow bowl and toss the chicken pieces in the mixture, coating them evenly.
4
Fry the chicken in small batches at 350°F for about 3-4 minutes or until lightly brown. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
5
Double fry the chicken until crispy and golden brown.
6
Add fresh basil for 30 seconds.
7
Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken and toss the fried basil on top.

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