Popcorn Chicken
Popcorn chicken is the ultimate crispy snack, perfect for parties or cozy movie nights. These bite-sized, golden morsels are tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside, making them irresistible to everyone. With a simple preparation process and customizable flavors, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Serve them with your favorite dips and watch as they disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk with paprika, garlic powder, and salt; marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: seasoned flour, whisked egg (optional), and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each piece of marinated chicken in flour, dip in egg wash (if using), then roll in panko until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg