If you love the spicy chicken at KFC, you MUST try this recipe of Sambal Popcorn Chicken. Think of the best sambal nasi goreng you’ve had but instead of rice, it’s juicy chunks of boneless chicken.
MAGGI® Sambal Tumis Paste turns a 1-hour prep time to less than 10 minutes, right before you try to stop yourself from finishing the plate.

Ingredients

Adjust Servings

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Boneless

chicken thighs (cut into cubes), approx. 400g

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Boneless

chicken thighs (cut into cubes), approx. 400g

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packets

of MAGGI® Sambal Tumis Paste

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packets

of MAGGI® Sambal Tumis Paste

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tsp

Turmeric powder

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tsp

Turmeric powder

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tsp

Ginger powder

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tsp

Ginger powder

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tsp

Garlic powder

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tsp

Garlic powder

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tsp

Cornstarch

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tsp

Cornstarch

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tbsp

Coconut milk

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tbsp

Coconut milk

For shallow frying:

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tbsp

Potato starch

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tbsp

Potato starch

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Corn flour

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Corn flour

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tsp

Baking soda

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tsp

Baking soda

Salt to taste

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Salt to taste

Kaffir lime leaves (finely sliced for garnishing)

Squeeze of lemon juice upon garnishing

Steps

1

Season chicken pieces with 2 packets of MAGGI® Sambal Tumis Paste, turmeric, ginger and garlic powder, corn flour, salt and coconut milk. Massage in the seasoning and set aside for coating.

Mark as completed

2

In a mixing bowl, combine potato starch, cornstarch, baking soda and salt to taste. Mix well. Coat each piece of chicken and shake off excess flour. Set aside to shallow fry.

Mark as completed