Popcorn Chicken
Here's a step- 9 -step guide to making popcorn chicken, complete with pictures. Wash the chicken breast, remove the tendons and membranes, and cut it into appropriately sized pieces. Place the pieces in a container.
Method
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Step 1
Wash the chicken breast, remove the tendons and membranes, and cut it into appropriately sized pieces. Place the pieces in a container.
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Step 2
Add chopped green onions and ginger, then season with light soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, and black pepper.
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Step 3
After mixing well, cover with plastic wrap and marinate for at least two hours. Alternatively, you can marinate it the night before and refrigerate it overnight for better flavor.
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Step 4
Pick out the marinated chicken pieces and put them in another container. Then add an appropriate amount of starch and stir until the chicken is evenly coated with starch. Be careful not to coat the chicken with too much starch.
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Step 5
Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them well. Prepare the breadcrumbs. Use chopsticks to pick up the chicken pieces coated with starch, dip them into the egg mixture, and then roll them in the breadcrumbs until they are fully coated.
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Step 6
Wrap all the chicken pieces in the batter one by one. Having everything prepared will prevent you from getting flustered when frying them.
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Step 7
Pour plenty of cooking oil into a wok and heat it to about 80% of its maximum temperature. Place the chicken pieces in one by one and fry them over medium heat.
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Step 8
Once the surface turns golden brown and crispy, remove it from the water, drain off the excess oil, and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Step 9
A crispy and delicious popcorn chicken is ready! Dip it in your favorite sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition
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