The Popcorn Chicken My Dad's Made 100,000 Times

Ingredients

• 12 ounce chicken breast
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper powder
• 0.25 teaspoon five spice powder
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon chicken bouillon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoon cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
• 0.25 teaspoon five spice powder
• 0.25 teaspoon white pepper powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep chicken: Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise, then into slices, then strips about 1/2 inches thick.

2. 2

   Marinate chicken: Add white pepper powder, five spice powder, garlic salt, salt, sugar, chicken bouillon, cornstarch, and water to a bowl, throw in the chicken slices, and mix by hand.

3. 3

   Create dredge / dry batter: Distribute cornstarch evenly on a plate.

4. 4

   Create seasoning mix: Blend salt, garlic salt, five spice powder, and white pepper powder in a small bowl.

5. 5

   First fry: Add oil to a wok, heat on high to about 350F, then turn the temperature down to medium while frying.

6. 6

   Second fry: Set to high heat, and heat the oil to 380-400F. Fry in 2 batches, about 30 seconds each. The chicken should turn much more golden brown.

7. 7

   Mix with seasoning: Blend the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl, and place the chicken in a mixing bowl. Gradually sprinkle the blend and toss the chicken simultaneously.