Homemade Popcorn Chicken
A delightful treat featuring crispy exterior and tender, juicy chicken, perfect for families and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and garlic powder.
- In separate dishes, pour buttermilk and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge chicken in the seasoned flour, then dip in buttermilk, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (177°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with extra salt if desired.
- Serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
Pat chicken dry for crispy coating and fry in batches to maintain oil temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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