Chicken Popcorn
Bite-sized crispy fried chicken — like popcorn shrimp but with chicken. Snack or party appetizer. Best with multiple dipping sauces.
Prep Time
16 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
499 cal
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- Chicken250 g
- Breadcrumbs¼ cup
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
- Cooking Oil½
- Garlic1 ½ cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken250 g
- Breadcrumbs0.25 cup
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.25 tsp
- Cooking Oil0.5
- Garlic1.5 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Cut 1.5 lb boneless chicken into ¾-inch cubes. Marinate in 1 cup buttermilk + 1 teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon paprika + ½ teaspoon black pepper for 2-4 hours.
- 2
Make breading: 1.5 cups flour + ½ cup cornstarch + 2 teaspoons paprika + 1 teaspoon garlic powder + 1 teaspoon onion powder + 1 teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon cayenne.
- 3
Dredge chicken cubes: lift from buttermilk, toss in breading. Press firmly to coat.
- 4
Heat 3 inches oil to 350°F.
- 5
Fry chicken cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes until deep golden and cooked through. Drain on wire rack.
- 6
Toss in seasoning while hot: salt + lemon pepper + smoked paprika. Serve with ranch, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, sriracha mayo.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Buttermilk brine.
- 2.Cornstarch in breading. Crispness.
- 3.Small pieces. Cook fast.
- 4.Toss in seasoning hot.
🔬 Why It Works
Chicken popcorn succeeds with proper brining (tender chicken) and crispy breading (cornstarch reinforced). The bite-sized format is perfect for snacking. The hot-seasoning technique amplifies flavor.
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