Back to 4 servings 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 medium head of garlic 0.5 - inch ginger, peeled and minced 3 green onions, minced 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp mirin 1 tsp sweet potato starch 0.5 tsp five-spice 0.5 tsp ground white pepper 0.25 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorns, or cayenne pepper 1 medium egg 0.5 cup cold water 2 cup sweet potato starch 3 cup peanut, rice bran or avocado oil Leaves from 1 bunch of fresh Thai basil salt, white pepper and five-spice to taste
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1 Step 1: Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks and place in a large bowl.2 Step 2: Make the marinade by mincing or pressing the garlic into a small bowl. Add the ginger, minced green onions, soy sauce, mirin, 1/2 teaspoon five-spice, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1 teaspoon sweet potato starch (or cornstarch) and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or Sichuan peppercorns, stir together, then pour into the bowl with the chicken.3 Step 3: Mix to coat all the chicken, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.4 Step 4: Once the chicken is done marinating, heat the frying oil in a sauté pan or wok until it reaches 350°F.5 Step 5: Place the egg in a medium bowl with the 1/2 cup of water and beat together with a fork. Place the 2-3 cups sweet potato starch (or cornstarch) in another medium bowl.6 Step 6: Using chopsticks or tongs, dip the chicken first in the watery egg mixture, then in the starch.7 Step 7: Fry the chicken pieces without crowding them too much for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Try not to overcrowd the pan; fry about 6-8 pieces at a time.8 Step 8: Once fried, place the chicken on a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.9 Step 9: Once all the chicken is fried, sprinkle with generous amounts of salt and a little bit of five-spice and white pepper to taste.10 Step 10: Fry the Thai basil leaves for 30 seconds or until they darken, then serve with the chicken.getsaucepan.com/r/863d268c-19be-4da5-b813-7bfeadfb2649 · Original: https://www.eatthelove.com/taiwanese-popcorn-chicken/
