Description
Delightful bite-sized popcorn chicken offering a perfect combination of crunch and flavor. Ideal for family dinners and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by placing it in a bowl and pouring in buttermilk. Let sit for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, achieving an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Drain excess oil by placing fried chicken on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces like ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate overnight and keep oil temperature consistent for best frying results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: popcorn chicken, fried chicken, appetizers, snack, comfort food