Firecracker Chicken Popcorn

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• 400 g boneless chicken thigh, cut into small cubes
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp pepper powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 egg white
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• Oil spray
• 1 tbsp light butter
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 0.5 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• Pinch salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1-2 tablespoons mustard sauce
• 2-3 tablespoons hot water
• Chopped spring onion
• Garlic yogurt sauce

1. 1Cut boneless chicken thigh into small cubes.
2. 2In a bowl, mix the chicken cubes with garlic powder, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp pepper powder, ¾ tsp salt, 1 egg white, and 1 tbsp cornstarch, then stir thoroughly until evenly coated.
3. 3Rest the marinated chicken for 15-20 minutes.
4. 4Place the marinated chicken pieces individually in an air fryer basket, spreading them out for even cooking, then spray with oil.
5. 5Air fry the chicken at 200°C for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
6. 6Alternatively, bake the chicken in an oven at 220°C for 18-22 minutes on a tray, flipping once.
7. 7In a small pan, melt 1 tbsp light butter, then add 1 tsp garlic paste and sauté briefly.
8. 8Add 0.5 teaspoon chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon chilli powder, pinch salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1 tablespoon honey, 1-2 tablespoons mustard sauce, and 2-3 tablespoons hot water to the pan.
9. 9Simmer the mixture over heat for 1-2 minutes until it bubbles and thickens into a vibrant orange-red sauce.
10. 10Pour the thickened firecracker sauce over the air-fried chicken and mix vigorously until every piece is generously coated.
11. 11Garnish the saucy chicken with chopped spring onion.
12. 12Serve the Firecracker Chicken Popcorn hot, optionally drizzled with garlic yogurt sauce.

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