Asian Style Paper Wrapped Chicken

Asian Style Paper Wrapped Chicken

Paper-wrapped chicken like in a pu pu platter. It is called ‘Paper Wrapped’ although it is actually wrapped in aluminum foil. This is one of the best appetizers I have ever had at an Asian restaurant and this is my attempt to duplicate it. It goes very well on the pu pu platter.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Yield:
18 appetizers
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup peanut oil for frying, or as needed
  • 18 6×6-inch squares of aluminum foil, or as needed

Directions

Step 1
Mix soy sauce, green onion, hoisin sauce, vegetable oil, white wine, cornstarch, sugar, ginger, garlic, five-spice powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir chicken cubes into the sauce to coat; marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.

Step 2
Place 1 to 2 chicken cubes onto a square of aluminum foil and fold the foil diagonally to make a triangle. Fold the edges over tightly several times, about 1/4 inch per fold, squeezing as much air as possible out of the packet. Repeat with remaining ingredients and foil.

Step 3
Pour 1 cup peanut oil, or as needed, into a heavy skillet (such as a cast-iron pan) to a depth of 1/2 inch; heat over medium heat until oil is shimmering.

Step 4
Gently lay the chicken packets, working in batches if necessary, into the hot oil and cook until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear (open a test packet to be sure), about 5 minutes per side. Drain packets on paper towels. Serve chicken in foil wrappers and let diners unwrap their own.

Cook?s Note

For cooking, I used a cast iron skillet on a gas barbecue grill with the temperature set to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). You could use a deep fryer as well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

150
Calories
8g
Fat
4g
Carbs
15g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat1g 7%
Cholesterol39mg 13%
Sodium376mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate4g 1%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars2g
Protein15g
Vitamin C1mg 3%
Calcium12mg 1%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium122mg 3%

*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.

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