Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch/2.5cm pieces)
- 1 heaping tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sweet potato starch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 20-25 Thai basil leaves (optional)
- vegetable oil (can substitute canola oil, peanut oil, or any other frying oil of choice)
- 1 cup sweet potato starch
- salt and white pepper (to taste)