Woo Can Cook | Fried Basil Popcorn Chicken #recipe #food #cooking

sweet potato starch

🥗Healthier: cornstarch

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Cornstarch provides a similar crispiness at a lower cost.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and often less expensive.

basil leaves

🥗Healthier: Thai basil

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

Prepare the marinade for the chicken.

Prepare the batter using potato and tapioca starch.

Prepare the Thai basil for frying.

Mix the dry seasoning including five spice and white pepper.

Deep fry the chicken in two stages for a double fry effect.

Deep fry the Thai basil until crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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