How To Make Popcorn Chicken

How To Make Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn chicken is an American dish consisting of tiny, bite-sized pieces of chicken that have been breaded or battered and deep-fried.

The name of the dish refers to the small pieces of chicken that are reminiscent of popcorn after they have been fried.

ADDITIONAL RECIPE NOTES

Don’t over-marinate the chicken. 30 minutes is all you need, but you can marinate for up to 4 hours. Don’t marinate for longer than 4 hours or the chicken fibers will break down too much.

Drain the excess marinade and dry the chicken with a paper towel before dredging in the flour mixture.

Oil should be heated to 325 degrees F for frying chicken.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1 lb chicken tenders, cut into bite size pieces

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 teaspoon salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

1 cup all purpose flour

2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt to taste

Oil to deep fry

DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE POPCORN CHICKEN

Marinate the chicken pieces with buttermilk, salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes.

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt. Dredge the chicken into the flour mixture pressing to coat evenly.

Repeat the same with the remaining chicken pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Meanwhile, heat oil for deep frying.

Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy for 3-5 minutes. Drain the fried chicken and transfer it to a plate covered with kitchen tissue to absorb the excess oil.Garnish with parsley and serve the fried popcorn chicken.

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How To Make Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn chicken is an American dish consisting of tiny, bite-sized pieces of chicken that have been breaded or battered and deep-fried.

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Ingredients

  

• 1 lb chicken tenders cut into bite size pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
• Oil to deep fry

Instructions

 

• Marinate the chicken pieces with buttermilk, salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt. Dredge the chicken into the flour mixture pressing to coat evenly.
• Repeat the same with the remaining chicken pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Meanwhile, heat oil for deep frying.
• Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy for 3-5 minutes. Drain the fried chicken and transfer it to a plate covered with kitchen tissue to absorb the excess oil.Garnish with parsley and serve the fried popcorn chicken.