Popcorn chicken are cubed chicken breast dipped in beaten eggs and dredged in a mixture composed of flour and spices and deep fried until golden brown.
Kids love these yummy crispy treats for lunch. Popcorn chicken also make a good snack for everyone. You can dip it in your favorite dip such as fresh ranch, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, and even sweet and sour sauce. Try this recipe and give your suggestions and opinion on how to make it better.
How to Cook Popcorn Chicken
Start by having all the ingredients on hand. Combine the flour mixture starting with the all-purpose flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure that these are well blended. Slice the chicken breasts into cubes. You can sprinkle some salt on the sliced chicken breasts to give it more flavor, or you can leave it without salt and rely on the spices in the flour mixture. The recipe below does not call for salt to be sprinkled on the chicken, but you may sprinkle a pinch or two of salt if desired.
The eggs, on the other hand, needs to be beaten before you dip the chicken in. Simply beat it using a fork. Once everything is set, start to heat the oil. The best deep frying temperature is between 350 F to 375 F. Use a cooking thermometer to measure it, or you can use a deep fryer that have temperature settings. Gently add the dredged chicken piece by piece and deep fry until golden brown.
Now, it is up to you on how you prefer to enjoy it. Grab your favorite dip or probably use these for the chicken wrap that you were craving for. Whatever your plan or prefer, do not forget to enjoy your food. Cheers!
Popcorn Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts cubed
- 1 1/2 cups cooking oil
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Breading ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper all over the chicken pieces. Let it stay for 10 minutes.
- Combine all the breading ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.
- Heat oil in a wok.
- As the oil heats-up, dip a small batch of cubed chicken in the bowl with beaten egg, and then dredge it into the breading mixture. Note: Make sure to shake-off excess breading before frying.
- Start frying the breaded chicken using medium heat setting until the color turns light to golden brown.
- Remove chicken popcorn from the wok. Arrange over a wire rack and let to let the oil drip.
- Serve with your favorite sauce. Share and enjoy!
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Very good
Looks good and very easy to cook.I will try this now..Thanks for sharing..
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wow this is nice…
tnx. i wl try cooking this. so yummy for snacks & healthy.
Thank for sharing my kids love it but what the best dip for this do you have.?
Use ranch or honey mustard.
i have loved this more recipes please
flour kon sa use krna ha corn flour or simple flour????kindly tell me fast bcz i want to try this dish
Use all-purpose flour
It is easy to cook. I love this coz im a working mom… My son love to eat chicken… Thank you so much for this…
love 8..yummy!!!
Easy to make.
Thanks it easy I will try it
This recipe tasted amazing. Used this chicken for General Tso’s chicken(double fried for texture). Was juicy and tender and crunch. Such a simple method had a huge impact on how this dish tasted. Thanks for this!
I just tried this with fries…oh my it was supper amazing and tasty. Your step by step recipe was so easy to follow and the video helped so much.
Thank you!
I appreciate the feedback, Idong. Thanks!
Really more tasty than the restaurant ones.made it today.thank you for the recipe