Description
Deliciously crispy popcorn chicken made with tender chicken pieces, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oil: Begin by heating your oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
- Prepare the chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then, submerge it into the beaten eggs, followed by rolling in the breadcrumbs until covered.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully place the breaded chicken in the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Drain and cool: Remove the popcorn chicken using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
- Serve warm: Arrange your popcorn chicken on a platter alongside your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a healthier option, try baking or air frying the chicken instead of deep frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 165mg