Crispy Chicken Popcorn Recipe
Learn how to make delicious crispy chicken popcorn at home with this easy recipe. Perfect as a snack or party appetizer, these bite-sized chicken pieces are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Marinate the chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chicken seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Coating:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken cubes with salt, black pepper, paprika, chicken seasoning, lemon juice, and crushed garlic. Mix well and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together 1 cup flour, water, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Prepare the coating: Combine 3 cups flour with cornstarch in a separate bowl.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each marinated chicken cube into the batter, then roll in the flour-cornstarch coating. Press firmly for a crispy texture.
- Heat the oil: Heat oil in a deep pan over high heat.
- Fry the chicken: Fry on high heat for 1–2 minutes, lower to medium heat for 6–7 minutes, then raise back to high heat for 1 minute to crisp up.
- Drain & serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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