Crispy Juicy Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken 鹽酥雞

Name: Crispy Juicy Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken 鹽酥雞
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 6 Pieces Boneless Chicken Thigh with the skin on (cut into 1-inch cubes); 2.5 Tbsp Soy Sauce; 3 Tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine (optional); 1 tbsp Minced Garlic; 1 Tbsp Five-Spice Powder; 1 Large Egg; 3.5 Tbsp Rice Flour (or corn starch); 1.5 Cup Thai Basil; 2 Cup Tapioca Starch

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

What is a Night Market series without the one and only Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken? This Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken recipe is my secret specialty recipe that I make every time I have guests. This is an EASY recipe with a ton of my secret tips and tricks to make that authentically fragrant, savory chunks of crispy chicken. It’s just like the ones you get at night markets! Crispy on the outside, JUICY on the inside; I am confident this is the best Taiwanese popcorn Chicken recipe you will ever try!

Updated at: Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:29:25 GMT