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Taiwanese popcorn chicken with fried Thai basil

Taiwanese popcorn chicken with fried Thai basil
It's an ubiquitous street food of bite-sized pieces of chicken flavored with Asian spices and seasonings, coated in starch and deep fried until a crispy crust forms on the surface.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Korean popcorn chicken (dakgangjeong)

Korean popcorn chicken (dakgangjeong)
Spicy, sticky and crispy, there are two secrets to good Korean popcorn chicken. A thick sauce that's sweet, spicy and tangy all at the same time, and a light but ultra crisp crust made possible by twice frying the chicken.
Cook time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Fried chicken wings, Chiang Mai style

Fried chicken wings, Chiang Mai style
Salty, spicy and highly aromatic, this Chiang Mai-inspired fried chicken has crackling-like skin and succulent meat. There is heat from the chilies, ginger and garlic, citrusy aroma and flavor from lemongrass, warm and nutty tones of cilantro and the richness of fish and soy sauces.
Cook time: 12 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Meat lover’s sandwich

Meat lover's sandwich with chicken schnitzel, bacon, pastrami and cheese omelette
Inspired by the Three Little Pigs sandwich featured in one of Anthony Bourdain’s shows, our carnivorous sandwich has chicken schnitzel, pastrami, bacon and cheese omelette. And some veggies here and there.
Cook time: 0 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich

Fried chicken with sticky chili sauce

Fried chicken with sticky chili sauce
Ten minutes to prep and ten minutes to cook, the lovely sauce that coats the fried chicken fillets will make you reach out for a second (or even a third) helping.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people

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