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Posted on 12th Jul 2025

Sichuan Popcorn Chicken

Spicy, savoury and delicious pieces of fried chicken, stir-fried in a wonderfully aromatic spice mixture. This popcorn chicken is sure to leave you wanting more!

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Time

30 mins mins

Servings

2 people

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Ingredients

  • 300g chicken thighs skin on and deboned
  • 200g cornflour
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

The Marinade

  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp ginger (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper

The Seasoning (spice mix)

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Thumb-size piece of ginger
  • 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 spring onions, roughly chopped
  • 5 dried chillies, cut into pieces

Method

Cut the meat into 2cm cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.

Add the marinade ingredients and, using your hands, massage the pieces until they are evenly coated, refrigerate for an hour or overnight if you prefer.

For the seasoning mix, finely chop the garlic and ginger. Roughly chop the spring onions and cut the dried chillies into pieces.

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