盐酥鸡
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
⏱️ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 8 min⏰ Total: 23 minEASY
🛒 Available at: Trader Joe'sWhole Foods
Servings
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes | Substitute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 340 g | chicken thighs鸡腿肉 | cut into bite-size pieces | — |
| 22 ml | soy sauce酱油 | — | — |
| 3.0 g | five-spice五香粉 | — | — |
| 60 g | sweet potato starch地瓜粉 | — | cornstarch |
| 30 g | fresh basil九层塔 | — | — |
Instructions
1
Marinate and double-fry(20 min)
Marinate chicken in soy + five-spice 15 min. Coat in sweet potato starch. Fry at 325°F for 2 min (first fry — cooks through). Remove, raise oil to 375°F. Fry again 1 min until golden-crispy. Toss in fresh basil leaves for the last 10 seconds.
Pro Tips for Western Kitchens
The basil step is non-negotiable. Fried basil leaves are crispy, aromatic, and what makes this Taiwanese, not just fried chicken.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition
Per serving (approximate values)
320
Calories (kcal)
32
Protein (g)
18
Carbs (g)
14
Fat (g)
1
Fiber (g)
520
Sodium (mg)
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Written by Jiajia Kang
Home cook developing Chinese recipes for Western kitchens. Every recipe is tested with ingredients from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or Walmart — no wok required.
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