5.0 from 3 votes
Lemon Pepper Popcorn Chicken
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 297 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) chicken cubed
- 1 cup flour
- 4 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning and half a teaspoon of salt.
- Whisk the eggs into a separate bowl and combine the panko, the rest of the salt and two tsp lemon pepper seasoning into another bowl.
- Cut the chicken into bite size chunks. Coat the chicken first in the flour, then in the egg and finally in the panko.
- Heat enough oil to deep fry the chicken in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken in batches and cook until golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
- Remove the chicken from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on paper towels.
- Serve the chicken with lemon wedges and sauce of your choice for dipping.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
978mg
(41%)
Potassium
578mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
167IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 978mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 578mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 167IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.