How long does Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn?

1 cup Basil Leaves, 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 1½ cup Corn Flour, 1 Eggs, 1½ tsp Soy Sauce, 2 grams Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn?

About 377 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn

Name: Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 4 Star Anise; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds; 2 grams Cloves; ½ tsp Coriander Seeds; 1½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; 1 tbsp Garlic, Minced; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Eggs; ½ tsp Salt; 1½ tsp Soy Sauce; 1½ cup Corn Flour; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp White Pepper Powder; 1 cup Basil Leaves

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Chinese Fried Chicken · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low fat High protein Dairy-free

Taiwanese basil popcorn chicken: chicken fried crisp with basil, dusted with roasted spices. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes plus marinating, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Star Anise4
Cinnamon1 inch
Fennel Seeds1 tbsp
Cloves2 grams
Coriander Seeds½ tsp
Black Peppercorns1½ tsp
Chicken Boneless Cubes500 grams
Garlic, Minced1 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Eggs1
Salt1 tsp
Soy Sauce1½ tsp
Corn Flour1½ cup
White Pepper Powder½ tsp
Basil Leaves1 cup

Contains: egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	377kcal	1508kcal
Protein	31g	125g
Carbohydrate	49g	196g
Fat	5.1g	20g
Fibre	2.4g	9.6g
Sugar	0.2g	0.8g

Cookd masalas for basil leaves

Method

1
In a pan dry roast all the spices until aromatic and let it cool. Blend it into a fine powder and set aside
Star AniseCinnamonFennel SeedsClovesCoriander SeedsBlack Peppercorns
2
In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the marination and mix thoroughly. Let the chicken sit for 30 minutes
Chicken Boneless CubesGarlicGinger Garlic PasteEggsSaltSoy SauceCorn Flour
3
Bread the chicken in corn starch
SaltWhite Pepper Powder
4
Fry chicken and basil leaves until crispy and add it to the fried chicken.
Basil Leaves
5
In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the sprinkler and sprinkle on top of the chicken

Before you start

How long does Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn?: 1 cup Basil Leaves, 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 1½ cup Corn Flour, 1 Eggs, 1½ tsp Soy Sauce, 2 grams Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Taiwanese Basil Fried Popcorn?: About 377 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.