Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

• porții: 2 servings
• timp activ: 10 minutes
• timp total: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingrediente

2 boneless chicken thighs (cut into ½-inch chunks, ~8 oz, see note 1)

1 tbsp soy sauce

½ tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp shaoxing wine

1 egg white

1 clove garlic (minced)

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp white pepper

½ tsp sugar

½ tsp five spice powder

¼ cup cornstarch

¼ cup potato starch (see note 2)

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp white pepper

¼ tsp five spice powder

¼ tsp MSG (optional)

Handful of Thai basil leaves

Instrucțiuni

In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, shaoxing wine, egg white, garlic, salt, white pepper, sugar, and five spice powder. Marinate for 1 hour.

In another bowl, mix cornstarch and potato starch. Coat marinated chicken thoroughly in the starch mix.

Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken for 6–7 minutes, then remove and increase oil to 400°F (205°C).

Return chicken to the oil for a second fry until deep golden brown.

Add Thai basil to the oil and fry for 1–2 minutes until crispy. Remove chicken and basil with a strainer.

Toss fried chicken with the spice mix in a bowl until evenly coated.

Serve hot, and optionally sprinkle on more of the spice mix to finish.

Nutriție

• Calorii: 320 kcal
• Grăsime totală: 18 g
• Carbohidrați totali: 23 g
• Proteine: 14 g