Homemade Popcorn Chicken
Homemade Popcorn Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that combines crunchy, golden bites of chicken with a burst of flavor in every mouthful. Perfect for movie nights or casual gatherings, this recipe invites you to enjoy a fun cooking experience that ends with deliciously crispy chicken. Gather your loved ones and indulge in these delightful treats that are sure to bring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight for extra tenderness.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat enough oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Dredge each marinated chicken piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Fry the coated chicken in hot oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg