This popcorn chicken recipe brings me back to the streets of Taiwan. The crunch and pop of flavor is irresistible and that fried Thai basil? Yum!

Quick Info

⏱️ 90 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 82%

Nutrition

276 cal • 27g protein • 5g carbs • 16g fat

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Low-Carb] • [Appetizers] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Sides] • [Snacks] • [Keto]

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• ½ tablespoon light soy sauce
• ½ tablespoon garlic powder
• ½ tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons coarse sweet potato flour
• Neutral oil, for frying
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons ground white pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• Cayenne pepper, to taste

Instructions Preview

1. Cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Transfer the chicken to a medium bowl. Add…
3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the cor…

…and 8 more steps

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Recipe by: Jasmine Pak, Katie Aubin • From: Tasty