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asian popcorn chicken
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Asian Popcorn Chicken

Asian Popcorn Chicken - crispy, juicy and delicious Asian fried chicken nuggets. Quick, easy and budget-friendly recipe for the entire family!!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Asian Recipes
Cuisine: Chicken
Keyword: Asian Popcorn Chicken
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 8-10 oz (230g-280g) chicken thighs, cut into bite-size cubes
  • 2 stalks Thai basil leaves optional
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • oil for deep-frying
  • 1/4 teaspoon bottled pepper salt powder optional

Marinade:

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 - inch (2.5cm) piece ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine optional
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients for the Marinade in a big bowl, stir to combine well. Add the chicken, coat well, and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 2-3 inches (5cm-7cm) of the oil in a pan or stock pot for deep-frying. Coat the chicken with the cornstarch evenly. Shake off the excess. Deep-fry the chicken until they turn golden brown, remove from the oil with a strainer or slotted spoon, draining the excess oil by laying them on a wire rack or a dish lined with paper towels.
  • In a clean pan or skillet, add the basil leaves and stir a few times before adding the chicken back into the pan or skillet. Remove from heat, add the pepper salt powder and toss well with the chicken. Serve immediately.

Notes

Thai basil leaves are optional if you can't find them. You can find the bottled pepper salt powder at Asian grocery stores or buy online here.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 2132mg | Sugar: 2g