Description
Homemade Popcorn Chicken is a delightful and satisfying treat that brings the flavors of your favorite comfort food right to your kitchen. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or cozy nights in, these crispy bites are easily customizable with your choice of spices and dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, salt, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Pour buttermilk into another shallow bowl and place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken piece in seasoned flour, dip into buttermilk, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg