Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

30m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Dice your chicken thighs into small 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix together white pepper, Chinese 5 spice powder, minced garlic, minced ginger, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and the egg white of an egg to make your marinade.
  3. 3Add your chicken pieces into the marinade and set aside for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
  4. 4Pour your potato starch onto a plate and fully coat your chicken pieces into the potato starch.
  5. 5Coat your air fryer tray with spray oil, place your chicken coated with potato starch into the tray, and lightly spray your chicken with more oil.
  6. 6Cook in your air fryer at 390°F for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway through or until crispy and golden brown.
  7. 7Add in your Thai basil on top of the cooked chicken and air fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. 8In a bowl, mix together salt, 5 spice powder, brown sugar, and white pepper.
  9. 9Sprinkle the seasoning mix on top of your cooked chicken and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb skinless, boneless, chicken thighs, raw
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 1.5 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.75 cup coarse potato starch
  • 1 egg egg white
  • 1 second spray cooking oil spray
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp five spice powder
  • 0.5 tsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 1 cup Thai basil

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlair fryerplate

Tips

  • To achieve a healthier version of popcorn chicken, use potato starch and an air fryer instead of oil and deep frying.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor.
  • Flip the chicken halfway through air frying for even crispiness.

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