Description
Popcorn chicken is a crispy, flavorful treat that perfectly combines tender chicken with a crunchy coating. This easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for parties, game days, or casual family dinners. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible snack that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Set up a breading station: In one bowl, whisk the eggs; in another, combine flour with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; and place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture, then the egg wash, and coat it with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the coated chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pieces (180g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 150mg