Popcorn chicken
Make the crispiest and tastiest popcorn chicken from the comfort of your home. It is incredibly easy to make and you only need a few ingredients.
Servings 4
Calories 265.3kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless - cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup panko bread crumb
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- In the third bowl, pour in the breadcrumbs.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, making sure all pieces are covered. Shake off the excess flour.
- Dip the floured chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off. Then roll the chicken pieces in the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure full coverage.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place a few pieces of chicken in the pan. Don't overcrowd the pan; you might have to fry the chicken in several batches.
- Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through. About 5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Serve the popcorn chicken hot, with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 265.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.5g | Protein: 19.2g | Fat: 5.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42.8mg | Sodium: 820.5mg | Potassium: 343.2mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 363.6IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 122.5mg | Iron: 2.2mg