Description
Crispy, flavorful popcorn chicken made with marinated bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a seasoned flour mix and deep-fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken pieces, toss to coat, cover, and marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour mixture.
- Dip each piece in the eggs, then return to the flour mixture for a second coating.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor if time allows.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature for even frying.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
