If you’ve been craving authentic Taiwanese street food without the plane ticket, Laoban’s Popcorn Chicken at Costco might just become your new freezer staple. This stuff hits that sweet spot between convenient weeknight snack and “wow, I can’t believe this came from my freezer” territory.
Laoban brings you bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a signature five-spice seasoned breading that’s reminiscent of what you’d find at Taiwan’s famous night markets. The chicken pieces are pre-cooked and frozen, so you’re just crisping them up in your oven or air fryer. Each bag contains enough popcorn chicken to feed a crowd or satisfy multiple snack attacks throughout the week.
The flavor profile is legitimately different from your typical frozen chicken nuggets—there’s a distinct aromatic spice blend. The breading crisps up nicely when cooked properly, though you’ll want to avoid microwaving if you care about texture. Real talk: these won’t taste exactly like fresh-made street food, but they’re surprisingly close for a freezer section find.
- Item #: 2028447
- Current Price: $15.99
- Authentic Taiwanese five-spice seasoning blend
- Pre-cooked frozen chicken pieces for quick preparation
- Works great in air fryers or conventional ovens
- Large bag size perfect for parties or meal prep
- No artificial flavors or preservatives
Bottom Line: Laoban’s Popcorn Chicken delivers on flavor and convenience, making it easy to satisfy those Asian street food cravings at home. Just make sure you’ve got an air fryer or are willing to use your oven—these deserve better than the microwave treatment.