Popcorn Chicken
Popcorn chicken is bite-sized, crispy and flavorful with a seasoned flour coating. It’s quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleasing favorite.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds chicken breast
- ½ Cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ Cup cornstarch
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 eggs large
- 4 Cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat your oil on the stovetop in a large pot until it reaches about 375°F.
- Meanwhile, dice your chicken breast into 1-inch chunks and set aside.
- Whisk the flour, cornstarch and spices together in one bowl.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Coat your chicken in the flour mixture and then dip each piece in the eggs, followed by the flour again.
- Fry 6 to 7 pieces of chicken at a time in the oil for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve hot with your preferred sauces and/or sides.
Notes
Pat on the flour: Helps the coating stick evenly before frying. Make sure it's fully coated before and after the eggs. I pat it on and then shake to remove excess.
Bite-sized pieces: Cut small chicken pieces or chicken nuggets size chunks.
Don’t overcrowd: Fry the pieces of chicken in batches for crispier chicken. Keep the cooked ones warm while you fry the remaining chicken.
Use a thermometer: Keep the oil at 375°F for consistent results.
Drain properly: Let your popcorn chicken pieces rest on a paper towel lined sheet pan so they crunchy.
Bite-sized pieces: Cut small chicken pieces or chicken nuggets size chunks.
Don’t overcrowd: Fry the pieces of chicken in batches for crispier chicken. Keep the cooked ones warm while you fry the remaining chicken.
Use a thermometer: Keep the oil at 375°F for consistent results.
Drain properly: Let your popcorn chicken pieces rest on a paper towel lined sheet pan so they crunchy.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 878mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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