Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken with Basil recipe
Often sold at night markets or bubble tea shops in Taiwan, Popcorn Chicken 鹽酥雞 (aka Salt & Pepper Chicken) is a super tasty snack. Here’s an easy to follow recipe on how to make Taiwanese Popcorn chicken at home, night market style.
Ingredients:
– 3/4 lb. chicken thighs
– fresh thai basil leaves
Marinade:
– 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1/2 Tablespoon sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder
– 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
– 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
– 1/2 Tablespoon rice wine
– 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
Seasoning (to taste):
– salt
– white pepper
– Ichimi Togarashi (crushed red pepper) http://amzn.to/1x8jlSK
Coating:
– sweet potato flour
– 1 egg
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