Tiffy Chen's (Easy!) Popcorn Chicken Recipe Is About to Be Your Next Party Trick
Learn how to make Tiffy Chen's famous popcorn chicken recipe from her new cookbook
Introducing Tiffy Chen and her Cookbook
If you're active in the FoodTok community, chances are you've heard of Tiffy Chen, also known as @tiffycooks. With millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram, Tiffy has become famous for sharing easy and delicious recipes inspired by Taiwanese cuisine.
After years of anticipation, Tiffy is finally releasing her cookbook called Tiffy Cooks. It features her greatest hits along with new favorites, and according to Tiffy herself, there's one recipe that stands out and should not be missed: her popcorn chicken.
Popcorn chicken is a popular dish in Taiwan, often enjoyed at night markets. Tiffy's version is said to be even better than the originals, and she's generously sharing the recipe with us ahead of the cookbook release. Let's dive into the details!
The Recipe for Tiffy Chen's Popcorn Chicken
To make Tiffy Chen's popcorn chicken, you'll need skin-on chicken thighs, rice wine, soy sauce, garlic, five-spice powder, rice flour, eggs, tapioca starch, canola oil, and fresh Thai basil leaves.
The first step is to marinate the chicken in a mixture of rice wine, soy sauce, garlic, and five-spice powder. After 20 minutes, add rice flour and eggs to the chicken and mix until coated. Then, add tapioca starch and let it sit for a few minutes.
Once the chicken is ready, heat the canola oil and fry the basil leaves separately until crispy. Then, fry the chicken in batches until golden brown. Finally, fry the chicken and basil together for a short time, sprinkle with a homemade spice mixture, and serve.
More from Tiffy Chen's Cookbook
If you're craving more delicious recipes from Tiffy Chen, her cookbook Tiffy Cooks is a must-have. The book contains 88 easy Asian recipes inspired by Tiffy's life, travels, and family.
Some mouthwatering highlights from the cookbook include sesame chicken rice, garlic and scallion lobster, and braised sticky pork belly. You'll also find plenty of options for bao, dumplings, and wontons. You can pre-order Tiffy Cooks now and get ready to embark on a culinary journey with Tiffy Chen!
For more food inspiration and to keep up with Tiffy, make sure to follow her on social media @tiffycooks. You won't regret it!
