
By iheartumami.com
Taiwanese popcorn chicken recipe
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:10min
Taiwanese popcorn chicken (AKA Yan Su Ji or Salt and pepper chicken) with a super crunchy coating, infused with basil flavor. This is an authentic Taiwanese fried chicken recipe and can be made in an air fryer, oven, or stovetop!
Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:04:55 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
76
High
Glycemic Load
15
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories297.3 kcal (15%)
Total Fat11.7 g (17%)
Carbs18.2 g (7%)
Sugars1.9 g (2%)
Protein28.9 g (58%)
Sodium979.9 mg (49%)
Fiber0.6 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1.25 lbchicken thighs
skinless and boneless

0.85 ozgarlic cloves
grated

0.3 ozginger
grated

2 Tbspcoconut aminos

1 tspfive-spice powder

1 tspcoarse sea salt

½ tspground white pepper

½ tspground black pepper

2 tspsesame oil
untoasted, or olive oil

½ Tbspmirin
optional

1 cupThai basil leaves
or Italian basil

8 Tbspsweet potato starch
coarse, thick

avocado oil

¼ tspfive spice powder

¼ tspground white pepper

¼ tspgarlic powder

¼ tspSichuan peppercorn powder
optional
Instructions
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