Crispy Chicken Popcorn Bites
Thai · Organized from the video by Home Cooking with Somjit
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Ingredients
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Steps
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- 1
In a large tray, lightly beat the egg.
- 2
Add the chicken, salt, and pepper to the tray and mix to marinate.
💡 The tempura flour already contains seasoning, so do not add too much salt.
- 3
Add ice cubes to the chicken and let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes until the chicken is ice cold.
💡 The ice makes the chicken cold before adding the flour.
⏱ 1 to 2 minutes
- 4
Remove the ice from the chicken, then add the tempura flour and mix to coat the chicken pieces nicely.
- 5
Pour the beaten egg over the flour-coated chicken and let it soak for about 2 minutes.
⏱ 2 minutes
- 6
Coat the chicken pieces in the breadcrumbs until fully covered.
💡 Ensure chicken pieces are dry so breadcrumbs stick well and minimize waste.
- 7
Deep fry the chicken in very hot oil until golden.
💡 Do not cook until very dark brown, as the chicken will continue to cook once removed from the oil.
- 8
Remove the cooked chicken from the oil and serve.
💡 The inside will be tender and perfectly cooked.
Tips
- The tempura flour already has seasoning, so you don't need much extra salt.
- Using ice cubes ensures the chicken is ice cold before the flour step, helping with texture.
- Don't over-brown the chicken in the oil; it continues to cook after being removed.
- You can serve these with chili sauce if desired.
This recipe was organized from the source video's transcript. Amounts follow what the video presents. Source: Home Cooking with Somjit on YouTube