Description
Whipping up homemade Popcorn Chicken is a total game-changer for your dinner routine. Crispy, bite-sized chicken pieces seasoned perfectly will become your new favorite quick meal that everyone at the table absolutely adores.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken breast
- 1 cup buttermilk
Breading Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- Submerge your 2 cups of chicken breast pieces in 1 cup buttermilk for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the meat to absorb rich flavor and become tender.
- Combine 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl, creating a seasoned coating.
- Pour enough cooking oil into a deep pan to reach 1-2 inches, heating to 350°F over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess liquid drip off, and thoroughly coat each piece in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Carefully place coated chicken pieces into the hot 350°F oil, ensuring they do not overcrowd the pan.
- Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even golden-brown coloration and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer fried chicken pieces onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and drain.
- Allow chicken to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving with your preferred dipping sauce for optimal crispiness.
Notes
- Buttermilk tenderizes the chicken, making each bite incredibly juicy and flavorful.
- Use a thermometer to ensure the oil stays around 350°F for perfectly crispy chicken pieces.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to help the flour mixture stick better and create a crunchier exterior.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg