Popcorn Chicken
This easy Popcorn Chicken is crispy on the outside with juicy, tender chicken inside. It's 100% kid-approved and makes a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Or, serve as a party appetizer with a few dipping sauces. The choice is yours!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Marinate Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicekn appetizers, chicken bites recipe, chicken chunks recipe, chicken popcorn recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 199kcal
Marinade
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
- ¾ cup buttermilk 6.22 fl.oz | 177 ml
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
Cut chicken breast in bite-sized chunks. Add in a medium bowl with buttermilk and hot sauce. Stir and make sure all chunks are covered. Cover with plastic and marinade for 1 hour
In a plate, mix panko bread crumbs, flour, cayenne pepper, garlic, baking powder, salt and pepper.
Remove chicken bites one by one and coat with the panko breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to make sure the chicken is coated on each side.
Heat a deep pan with vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Work in batches. When the oil is very hot, fry the chicken until golden brown and cook through. It will take about 5 minutes to cook completely through. Remove and place on a large plate with kitchen paper to absorb the excess of oil. * Adjust the heat while frying. If too hot, decrease it a bit then increase it again
Serve hot with your favorite dip.
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg