Description
Homemade Popcorn Chicken is a crispy and flavorful snack or meal option made from bite-sized pieces of chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized 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
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken pieces in hot oil until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- For a healthier version, bake instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Homemade Popcorn Chicken