Popcorn Chicken
Craving a crispy, spicy snack? This Popcorn Chicken recipe delivers bite-sized pieces of golden, crunchy perfection with a delicious kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the 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 the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and dredge each piece in the flour mixture. Dip it in the eggs, then return to the flour mixture for a second coating.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches for about 3-4 minutes per batch or until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 240mg