Irresistible Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Experience the delightful crunch of popcorn chicken with this simple recipe that promises crispy, golden-brown bites bursting with savory flavor. Perfect for parties or a cozy movie night, this dish brings everyone together for a deliciously fun experience. Whip up a batch in no time and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lb)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt (plus more for seasoning)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked if preferred)
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, additional salt, and pepper.
- Remove marinated chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the dry mixture, shaking off excess flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Drain on paper towels and season with more salt if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg