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Posted on 12th Jul 2025

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

This Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken has it all, with crunchy double fried pieces of chicken, fragrant basil and crispy chicken skin

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Time

30 mins mins

Servings

4 people people

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recipe

Ingredients

  • 300 g 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 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 1 tsp white pepper

The Seasoning (spice mix)

  • 1/2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorn
  • 1/2 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • A handful of Thai basil leaves (optional)

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.

• Pour spices straight into a pestle and mortar, and pound until finely ground.

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