Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Name: Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
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; 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. An EASY recipe contains many hidden tips and tricks to make AUTHENTIC Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken 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: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:26:55 GMT