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Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Crispy, delicious Popcorn Chicken is a family favorite!! It's easy to make, but it's a hit with the entire family making dinner a cinch!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup panko crumbs
  • pepper
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Add 1-2 inches of vegetable oil to a medium pan and heat on the medium setting.
  • Mix together flour and garlic salt in a small bowl. In another small bowl add buttermilk. In a third small bowl add the panko crumbs. Place the three bowls in a line.
  • Dip the chicken pieces in the flour mixture first followed by the buttermilk and lastly the panko crumbs. Dip all the chicken pieces making sure that all sides are coated with each ingredient.
    For a double coating dip the pieces in the buttermilk a second time and again in the panko crumbs. If you're make a double coating you will need extra milk and panko crumbs.
  • Place a paper towel on a plate next to the stove near the hot oil.
  • Working in batches, place the chicken pieces in the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Once the pieces are done use tongs to remove them from the oil and place them on the paper towel-lined plate
  • Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Notes

Make/store ahead of time. Raw chicken pieces can be coated the day before and kept covered in the fridge until you're ready to fry them.
FREEZE cooked Popcorn Chicken for up to 4 months. After the chicken has been cooked, allow the pieces to cool and store them in an airtight freezer container. Reheat in the oven. 

Nutrition

Calories: 238.92kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.59g | Protein: 28.3g | Fat: 5.75g | Saturated Fat: 1.96g | Cholesterol: 78.92mg | Sodium: 885.32mg | Potassium: 528.5mg | Fiber: 0.78g | Sugar: 3.87g | Vitamin A: 132.9IU | Vitamin C: 1.35mg | Calcium: 102.1mg | Iron: 1.32mg