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 teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl. Stir chicken into marinade to coat.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 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.

Step 6

To serve, tear open packets along sealed edges.