Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast*
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry's)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil** (for frying)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Marinate
- 3
Pour the buttermilk into a large bowl. Add in the chicken, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- 4
Combine the flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in a shallow dish.
- 5
Dredge
- 6
Working in batches remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk and let the excess liquid drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 7
Heat the oil to 350°F in a large pot.
- 8
Fry
- 9
Working in batches again, drop the chicken pieces into the oil and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. (Don't try to fry too much chicken at once. This will lower the temperature of the oil, leading to greasy chicken.) Stir the chicken a little bit as they cook so they don’t stick together.
5 min - 10
Drain
- 11
Transfer the chicken to a plate or baking pan lined with paper towels to drain.
- 12
Serve with your favorite chicken dipping sauces.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 6 servings)
