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Homemade Popcorn Chicken

Homemade Popcorn Chicken: Crispy Joy for Everyone

Enjoy this homemade popcorn chicken, a crispy crowd-pleaser perfect for family meals and snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Or milk mixed with lemon juice
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Base coating for crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or substitute with onion powder
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For ultra-crispy texture
For Frying
  • 4 cups Vegetable or Canola Oil For deep frying

Equipment

  • Heavy pot
  • shallow bowls
  • slotted spoon
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and garlic powder, then prepare bowls with buttermilk and panko.
  3. Dredge the chicken in flour, then dip in buttermilk, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C) for frying.
  5. Fry chicken in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 4piecesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with dipping sauces such as ranch or buffalo sauce for added flavor.

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