Popcorn Chicken: Best Crispy Recipe for a Family Feast
Delicious and crispy popcorn chicken that the whole family will love. Perfect for a feast!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- You can use spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Popcorn Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Family Recipe