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Easy, Crispy Popcorn Chicken

Crispy, crunchy little bites of juicy fried popcorn chicken will make your family forget about the fast food joints. Nuggets? What nuggets?

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 376 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 quart vegetable oil
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch (bite sized) cubes
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs optional
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a dutch oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C)
  2. Soak chicken in the egg and buttermilk mixture for five to ten minutes.
  3. In a medium sized bowl, beat the eggs well then add buttermilk to the bowl. In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, breadcrumbs, and all seasonings and spices until well combined.
  4. Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, then let rest on a plate to set for 3 minutes. Drop 8-10 pieces of chicken into hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes, then pull from oil to rest on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with another batch, then put previous batch in oil to cook through, about 3 minutes, until the chicken is a deep golden brown. Then place on a wire rack over clean paper towels to cool.
  5. Repeat double fry method until all chicken is done and cooled on the wire rack. Serve with dipping sauces.

Nutrition Information

Calories 376kcal (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376

% Daily Value*

Calories 376kcal 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.