Description
Crispy popcorn chicken, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 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
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Experiment with different spices for varied flavors.
- Serve with dipping sauces for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: popcorn chicken, fried chicken, appetizers, snacks