Description
This is a simple homemade popcorn chicken recipe that is crispy and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Coat marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: homemade popcorn chicken recipe