Paper-Wrapped Chicken

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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 119 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
• oil for deep frying
• 30 4x4-inch squares aluminum foil, or as needed
• 0.5 cup teriyaki sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix the teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; stir in the chicken pieces until thoroughly coated.

Step 3

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken 3 to 4 hours to overnight.

Step 4

Remove a piece of chicken from the marinade and place into the center of an aluminum square.

Step 5

Fold the square diagonally over the chicken piece in a triangle shape; fold up the open edges of the triangle several times and press tightly together to seal the chicken into the foil. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Discard the used marinade.

Step 6

Gently add the sealed foil packets to the hot oil and fry until the chicken is tender and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain the packets on paper towels and allow to cool slightly.

Step 7

To serve, tear open the packets along the sealed edges.