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Crispy Homemade Popcorn Chicken
Crunchy, juicy bites of chicken inspired by KFC. This appetizer is a family favourite.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 417 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 300 g boneless chicken cut in bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon or to taste salt
FOR THE BATTER
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon cornflour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- cold milk as required
FOR THE COATING
- ¾ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon grounded black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika powder
Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients and rub over the chicken pieces. Put aside to marinate for at least 30 mins.
- Mix the flour, cornflour, baking powder and sriracha together. Add enough milk to make a batter of medium consistency.
- Season the flour with salt, black pepper and paprika.
- Pour the batter into the chicken and mix well.
- Pick one chicken piece at a time and coat well with the flour mix. Keep pressing with your fingers while you do it, this will give the flaky finish.
- Heat oil for deep-frying. Fry the chicken on medium-heat in batches, don't crowd the pan/fryer. Take out when the chicken is golden-brown and cooked through.
- Enjoy hot with your favourite dip!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
1641mg
(68%)
Potassium
681mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
622IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1641mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 681mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 622IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.