Description
Indulge in this crispy popcorn chicken, perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection. Ideal for movie nights or gatherings, it’s a snack everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Set Up Your Breading Station: In one bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl for coating.
- Bread the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Next, dip it into the egg wash. Finally, roll the chicken in panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the breaded chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer cooked pieces to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Finish and Serve: Toss fried chicken in a mixture of chili powder and garlic powder if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg