This Crispy Asian Popcorn Chicken Recipe Will Be Gobbled Up Fast by 30Seconds Food

Juicy and oh so crispy, this Asian popcorn chicken recipe is out of this world. Chicken thigh meat is soaked in a marinade full of Asian flavors, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Adults and kids will gobble these little crispy nuggets up!

Serve this Asian popcorn chicken recipe with your favorite side dishes. Fried rice would be a good option! This easy recipe can be doubled. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan when frying.

Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 30 minutes to marinate
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes plus 30 minutes to marinate
Servings: 2

Ingredients 

Chicken

• 1/2 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup cornstarch
• vegetable oil, for frying

Marinade

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• chopped green onions, for garnish

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a plastic zipper bag. Add the chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a skillet. 
3. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch and shake off the excess. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a paper towel. Garnish with chopped green onions. 

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