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Easy Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Milisa Armstrong
Easy Popcorn Chicken will be exactly what you need when you've got hungry people in your household. Great for snacks and dinner.
4 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2/3 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
  • 3 cups Vegetable Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken pieces into a bowl and top with buttermilk, stir to coat.
  • Add flour to a bowl with a lid or zip top bag. Add seasoned salt and stir until well combined.
  • Add about 12 pieces of chicken to flour mixture at a time, cover and shake to coat. Shake excess flour from chicken pieces and set aside in a single layer.
  • Place oil in a large cast iron skillet and place over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees.
  • Cook chicken in batches, turning to brown both sides, about 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Place on a wire rack over a paper towel to drain.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 30gFat: 2gSodium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Appetizers, Chicken, Dinners, Easy Dinners, Family Meals and Snacks, Fried, Snacks
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