Paper-Wrapped Chicken
Description
Tender and flavorful chicken bites are seasoned with teriyaki sauce and ginger, marinated, and deep-fried in foil packets for an easy and fun appetizer.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
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30 4x4-inch squares aluminum foil, or as needed
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oil for deep frying
Directions
1
Mix teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl. Stir chicken into marinade to coat.
2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
3
Place a piece of chicken in the center of a foil square. Fold the square tightly over chicken in a triangular shape. Fold open edges over chicken to enclose completely, pressing together tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Discard marinade.
4
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5
Carefully add packets to oil, frying in batches if necessary, until chicken is tender and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain packets on paper towels and allow to cool slightly.
6
To serve, tear open packets along sealed edges.