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Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Dionne Baldwin
Popcorn Chicken has a crunchy exterior with an inside of gorgeously seasoned chicken. You must try it!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Plus more for seasoning the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 3/4 pounds Chicken Breast
  • Salt
  • Oil For frying

Instructions
 

  • You'll need two medium sized bowls. One will be for a thick batter to coat the chicken and the other will be for a dry mix to dip the chicken after coating into the batter.
  • Divide the flour, panko, garlic salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder and onion powder equally into the two bowls.
  • In the bowl for the batter add the water. You should end up with a very thick batter.
  • Stir the bowl of dry ingredients to evenly combine the spices.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into cubes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a pot with oil. I get a crispy outside by frying the chicken in just enough oil to cover the pieces, more like a deep fry instead of a shallow pan fry.
  • Grab a large plate or platter and line with paper towels or a clean lint free towel.
  • Dip enough cubes of chicken for one frying batch into the batter, then dip them in the flour mixture.
  • Fry until the outside is a light golden brown color and crispy, then carefully remove the chicken from the oil and drain on the prepared plate. Turn over the pieces of chicken after a couple minutes.
  • After all the chicken is fried and drained, transfer to a serving plate.
  • You can pour the pineapple bourbon sauce on top or serve it on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • When I make this recipe, there is just enough batter to coat 1 3/4 pounds of chicken. There's a good chance you'll have leftover dry mixture.
  • Cut your chicken pieces as close to the same size as possible.
  • On my stove medium high heat works well for my large pot and oil level. By the time my chicken pieces are a beautiful light brown they're cooked all the way through.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 26gFat: 1gSodium: 7mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Appetizers, Bourbon, Chicken, Dips, Family Meals and Snacks, Fried, Party Food, Pineapples, Sauces, Snacks
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