
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Wraps
These Taiwanese-style popcorn chicken wraps are a delicious and flavorful street food favorite. Crispy chicken bites are seasoned with aromatic spices, wrapped in a warm tortilla, and topped with fresh veggies and a tangy sauce.
Ingredients
- Lime juice (1 tablespoon)
- Mayonnaise (2 tablespoons)
- Sweet chili sauce (1/4 cup)
- Fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Cucumber (1, thinly sliced)
- Lettuce (1 cup, shredded)
- Tortillas (4, warmed)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Water (1 cup)
- Baking powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Cornstarch (1/4 cup)
- All (purpose flour - 1 cup)
- Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Five (spice powder - 1 teaspoon)
- Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
- Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Boneless chicken thighs (1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic powder, five-spice powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and water to make a batter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip the marinated chicken pieces into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, and lime juice to make the sauce.
- To assemble the wraps, spread a spoonful of the sauce onto each warmed tortilla. Top with a handful of shredded lettuce, sliced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and a generous portion of the crispy popcorn chicken.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll up tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Serve the Taiwanese popcorn chicken wraps immediately and enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Appetizer • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 45g • Protein: 20g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g