My dad's Popcorn Chicken!

By Made With Lau · 30 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise, slice, then cut into strips about 1/2 inch thick, and halve any long pieces to get strips about 2 inches long.
2. Add white pepper, five spice, garlic salt, salt, sugar, bouillon, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water to a bowl, add the chicken and mix by hand.
3. Beat one egg yolk in a separate bowl. Mix it into the chicken just before frying.
4. Spread 3 tablespoons cornstarch on a plate. Add the chicken and toss with your hands until each piece is coated, separating the pieces.
5. Blend the 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt, 0.25 teaspoon five spice and 0.25 teaspoon white pepper in a small bowl for the seasoning.
6. Heat oil in a wok on high to about 350°F, then lower to medium. Separate each piece by hand before adding to the oil.
7. Fry in two batches for 2 to 3 minutes, until the strips just start to turn from pink to slightly golden. Remove with a spider strainer.
8. Heat the oil to 380–400°F on high. Fry in two batches for about 30 seconds each, until much more golden brown. Remove with a spider strainer.
9. Put the chicken in a mixing bowl and gradually sprinkle in the seasoning while tossing. Taste as you go and stop before it gets too salty.

Summarized from Made With Lau's video. Watch it for the details.

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