How to Make Paper-Wrapped Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy and delicious dinner options, few recipes are as satisfying as paper-wrapped chicken. This Asian-inspired dish features tender chicken breast, flavorful seasonings, and a unique cooking method that locks in moisture and flavor. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or a dish to impress guests, paper-wrapped chicken is sure to be a hit at your table.

The beauty of paper-wrapped chicken lies in its simplicity. You only need a handful of ingredients to ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
  • 30 4x4-inch squares aluminum foil, or as needed
  • oil for deep frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Mix the teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; stir in the chicken pieces until thoroughly coated.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken 3 to 4 hours to overnight.
  • Remove a piece of chicken from the marinade and place into the center of an aluminum square.
  • 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.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • To serve, tear open the packets along the sealed edges.
  • Nutrition

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 479mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 97mg