Popcorn Chicken
Popcorn chicken is a popular snack that originated in the United States. It consists of bite-sized pieces of chicken, typically coated in batter or breadcrumbs and then deep-fried until crispy.
Ingredients
For Marinade
- 2 large chicken breast boneless, 300 grams
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
For Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken pieces with egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and paprika. Ensure everything is well combined and marinate for at least an hour.
- In another bowl, blend the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until evenly mixed.
- Coat each chicken piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a large pot or deep fryer until it reaches 350°F (177°C). Use oil with a high smoke point, like vegetable or canola oil.
- Carefully fry the chicken in small batches for 4-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the chicken from the oil using tongs or a slotted spoon, and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Nutrition
Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 29gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1897mgPotassium: 528mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 597IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 3mg
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