Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 7 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 27 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

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

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Sprinkle tempura batter mix over chicken; toss to coat lightly and evenly.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Serve chicken with basil leaves.

Nutritional Information

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 215

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.4g 23%

Carbohydrates: 4.9g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 17g 26%

Saturated Fat: 3g 15%

Cholesterol: 36.9mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 1153IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 5mg 39%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 4.5mg 8%

Folate: 19.5mcg 5%

Calcium: 56.9mg 6%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 28.2mg 10%

Potassium: 201mg 6%

Sodium: 82.8mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 152.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.