Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken by C.J. Eats
Channel: Le Creuset
Date: 2021-10-19

Dinner inspiration: This crispy, savory and sweet Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken by @cj_eats on Instagram. Here's how he made it!

5.5 qt Round Dutch Oven in Cerise: https://bit.ly/3pNh0KQ

Ingredients:
1 lb chicken thigh, cut into 1" pieces
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp grated garlic
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tbsp xiao xing wine
1 egg white
2 cups coarse sweet potato flour
fresh basil

Seasoning:
1/2 tsp five spice powder
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions:
1. Cut chicken thigh into 1" pieces and marinate with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, white pepper and cooking wine. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
2. Add in 1 egg white into chicken and mix to combine.
3. Coat chicken in sweet potato flour and pack well.
4. Fry at 350F for 3-4 minutes; add in fresh basil at the end of cooking and fry for 30 seconds
5. Mix together five spice powder, white pepper, salt, and sugar. Sprinkle seasoning on chicken immediately after frying. Enjoy!