Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Crispy, Crunchy, Delicious.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Begin with finely chopping the garlic and grating the ginger.

Step 2

Cut the chicken thighs into bite size pieces.

Step 3

In a bowl add the chicken, garlic, ginger along with all of the seasonings and the shaoxing rice wine (alternative mirin) & soy sauce.

Step 4

Mix well, cover and leave in the fridge for at least two hours.

Step 5

Crack open an egg and separate the white from the yolk.

Step 6

Add the egg white to the chicken and mix.

Step 7

Heat the cooking oil to 180c/350f.

Step 8

Place the chicken in the potato starch and coat evenly. Shake off the excess and fry.

Step 9

Fry in batches and for 2-3 minutes until a light golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oil and place on paper towel.

Step 11

Let the oil come back up to temperature and then fry for a second time until a deep golden brown.

Step 12

Fry the basil for 30 seconds and remove.

Step 13

Mix together the seasonings and dust over the chicken.

Step 14

Serve and enjoy!