Popcorn Chicken
Popcorn Chicken is a crispy and flavorful bite-sized chicken dish with a crunchy seasoned coating and juicy center. Perfect for snacking, appetizers, or quick family meals, these golden chicken bites are delicious with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chicken in a bowl with buttermilk and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk and coat them thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken in batches for about 4–5 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for extra juicy popcorn chicken.
- For a spicy version, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the marinade.
- Air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes for a lighter option.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to keep the coating crispy.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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