Taiwanese

Cilantro-Lime Spritz Taipei-Style Popcorn Chicken with Fried Garlic

Name: Cilantro-Lime Spritz Taipei-Style Popcorn Chicken with Fried Garlic
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients: 200g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Fresh and bright with a zesty lime kick that complements the savory garlic glaze.

22 minutes2 servings

Method

Mix lime juice and chopped cilantro into the soy sauce (step 4).
Mix chicken with flour, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or pan to 180°C (350°F).
Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
In separate pan, fry garlic until golden, then toss with soy sauce.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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