Fried Chicken Popcorn

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Chicken popcorn is a popular snack or appetizer that consists of small bite-sized pieces of chicken that have been battered and fried until crispy. It is a similar concept to traditional popcorn, but with chicken instead of corn kernels.

To make chicken popcorn, chicken breast or tenderloin is cut into small pieces, seasoned with spices and herbs, then coated in a mixture of flour, cornstarch, and seasonings. The chicken is then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown.

Chicken popcorn can be served as a snack or appetizer, accompanied by various dipping sauces such as ranch, BBQ sauce, or honey mustard. It’s a favorite dish among many people, especially kids, due to its crispy texture and flavorful taste.

Ingredients

500 gr chicken thigh, cut into bite size pieces1 cup cornflourOil for deep fry

Chicken Marinade

1/2 tsp grated ginger2-3 cloves garlic, grated2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp sake1 tbsp mirin1 tsp sugar1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp sesame oilPinch of salt

Dipping Sauce

Mayonnaise and sriracha/sambal 2:1 ratio

Steps

1. Combine chicken with the marinade ingredients in a bowl and set in the fridge for 30 mins2. Mix chicken with half a cup of the cornflour,3. Then coat chicken pieces with the rest of the cornflour (the remaining 1/2 cup) one at a time, arrange and rest it in a wire rack for another 5 mins4. Add oil until it covers half of the pot, fry chicken pieces into hot oil over medium heat until golden brown and crispy in batches, do not over crowd the pan5. Strain and serve while hot