Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken with Basil recipe

Often sold at night markets or bubble tea shops in Taiwan, Popcorn Chicken 鹽酥雞 (aka Salt & Pepper Chicken) is a super tasty snack. Heres an easy to follow recipe on how to make Taiwanese Popcorn chicken at home, night market style.\r
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Ingredients:\r
- 3/4 lb. chicken thighs\r
- fresh thai basil leaves\r
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Marinade:\r
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced\r
- 1/2 Tablespoon sugar\r
- 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder\r
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper\r
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated\r
- 1/2 Tablespoon rice wine\r
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce\r
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Seasoning (to taste):\r
- salt\r
- white pepper\r
- Ichimi Togarashi (crushed red pepper) \r
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Coating:\r
- sweet potato flour\r
- 1 egg