Taiwanese

Lemon-Sesame Crust Taipei-Style Popcorn Chicken with Fried Garlic

Name: Lemon-Sesame Crust 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 lemon zest; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Zesty and nutty with a bright lemon finish that adds freshness to the fried chicken.

22 minutes2 servings

Method

Stir lemon zest and toasted sesame oil into the flour mixture (step 1).
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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