These Taiwanese popcorn chicken bites are incredibly delicious. Five-spice, ginger, and soy sauce flavor bite-sized pieces of chicken before they’re dipped in tempura mix and fried until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup tempura batter mix, dry, or as needed
- 2 cups peanut oil for frying, or as needed
- 1 bunch Thai basil, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Mix chicken, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, five-spice powder, white pepper, salt, vinegar, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 3
Whisk egg in a small bowl until smooth. Place dry tempura mix into a second small bowl. Dip chicken pieces one at a time into egg, then dredge in tempura mix, shaking off any excess.
Step 4
Working in batches, lower chicken carefully into hot oil and fry until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Transfer chicken to a platter and garnish with basil leaves and green onions.
Tips
You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs and sweet potato flour for dredging instead of tempura batter mix.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 940 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat92g | 118% |
Saturated Fat18g | 88% |
Cholesterol126mg | 42% |
Sodium655mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Protein22g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 29% |
Calcium49mg | 4% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium286mg | 6% |
*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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