Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Prep Time 準備時間 30 mins
Cook Time 烹調時間 10 mins
Total Time 總時間 40 mins
Cooking Method 烹調方法:
Cuisine 菜系:
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Difficulty 難易等級: Beginner
Description

Ingredients
  • 500 g Boneless chicken thigh (cut into bite-size pieces)
    • Chicken Marinade
  • 1 Egg
  • ½ Teaspoon Sugar
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • 1.5 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Cooking Wine
  • As needed Sweet Potato Starch
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1.5 Tablespoon Five-spice powder
    • Coating Batter
  • 1 Bowl Sweet potato starch
    • Seasoning Mix (After frying)
  • Pepper Salt
  • Optional Chili Powder
Steps
  1. 1
    Marinate

    Combine chicken with garlic, soy sauce, rice wine, five-spice powder, white pepper, salt, sugar, and egg.

    Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1 hour in the fridge for deeper flavor.

  2. 2
    Coat

    Dredge each chicken piece evenly in sweet potato starch.

    Let them rest for 10 minutes so the coating absorbs moisture and forms a crispy crust.

  3. 3
    First Fry (160°C)

    Heat oil to 160°C. Fry the chicken for 2–3 minutes until slightly golden but not brown. Remove and drain oil.

  4. 4
    Second Fry (180°C)：

    Reheat oil to 180°C and fry again for about 1 minute until golden brown and crispy.

    5. Finish
  5. 5

    Sprinkle with pepper salt, chili powder, or fried garlic bits before serving. Enjoy while hot!

Cooking Tips 烹飪技巧
  • For a more authentic Taiwanese flavor, you can add a little plum powder or seaweed powder before serving.
  • For a lighter, healthier version: use an air fryer at 180°C (355°F) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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