Stacy Good
@zenstacg
Asian Paper Wrapped Chicken
Deliciously marinated chicken cubes wrapped in foil and fried to perfection, offering a unique and flavorful dining experience.
Details
- Cuisine:asian
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:14
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
- 1
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- to taste
- 1 pound
- 1 cup, or as needed
- 18 squares, or as needed
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Asian Paper Wrapped Chicken.
Step 1
To start your culinary adventure, grab a large mixing bowl and combine the soy sauce, chopped green onion, hoisin sauce, vegetable oil, white wine, cornstarch, sugar, minced ginger, chopped garlic, Chinese five-spice powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2
Stir everything together until you have a deliciously fragrant marinade.
Step 3
Next, add your chicken cubes to the bowl, making sure each piece is generously coated in that flavorful mixture.
Step 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours—this is where the magic happens as the flavors meld beautifully.
Step 5
Once your chicken has marinated to perfection, it’s time to prepare for frying.
Step 6
Take a square of aluminum foil and place one or two chicken cubes in the center.
Step 7
Fold the foil diagonally to create a triangle, then carefully fold the edges over tightly, squeezing out any excess air.
Step 8
Repeat this process until all your chicken is wrapped up snugly in its little foil packets.
Step 9
Now, let’s get cooking! In a heavy skillet, pour in enough peanut oil to create a depth of about half an inch.
Step 10
Heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmers invitingly.
Step 11
This is the moment you’ve been waiting for! Gently place the chicken packets into the hot oil, frying them in batches if your skillet isn’t big enough.
Step 12
Cook each packet for about five minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
Step 13
To check for doneness, simply open one packet and ensure the juices run clear—this is your assurance that the chicken is perfectly cooked.
Step 14
Once your chicken is ready, carefully remove the packets from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.
Step 15
The aroma will be irresistible! Serve the chicken still wrapped in the foil, allowing your guests to unwrap their own delicious portions.
Step 16
This not only adds a fun element to the meal but also keeps the chicken warm and juicy.
Step 17
Enjoy this delightful dish that’s sure to impress everyone at the table!.