Description
Popcorn Chicken delivers a crunchy snack that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure delight. Grab some buttermilk, seasonings, and chicken, and prepare for a seriously addictive finger-food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grab 500 grams of chicken breast and slice it into bite-sized morsels. Season the pieces with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Let the chicken absorb the flavors for 15-30 minutes.
- Prepare three shallow dishes: one with 1 cup flour, another with 2 beaten eggs, and the third with 1 cup breadcrumbs.
- Roll each chicken piece in flour, ensuring complete coverage. Shake off excess powder.
- Dunk the floured chicken into beaten eggs, allowing any drips to fall back into the bowl.
- Transfer the egg-coated piece to breadcrumbs. Press gently to make sure the coating adheres completely.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to exactly 350F. The oil should be about 2 inches deep.
- Carefully lower breaded chicken pieces into hot oil, working in small batches to maintain temperature.
- Fry each batch for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the exterior turns a deep golden brown.
- Remove chicken using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Let the popcorn chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to ensure crispy perfection.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor, but don’t exceed 2 hours to prevent texture breakdown.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunchiness and lighter coating that stays crisp.
- Pat chicken pieces completely dry before breading to help breading adhere perfectly and create a crispier exterior.
- If avoiding deep frying, bake chicken pieces at 425F on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through for even browning.
- Prep Time: 15-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg