Description
Popcorn chicken is the perfect snack for any occasion, combining a crispy exterior with tender, juicy chicken inside. This crowd-pleaser is ideal for movie nights, parties, or a comforting treat after a long day. With its flavorful crunch and endless dipping sauce options, you’ll find yourself making this dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Cut thighs into bite-sized pieces and soak in buttermilk seasoned with salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare coating: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge chicken: Remove marinated chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken: Carefully add coated chicken pieces to the hot oil without overcrowding the pan. Fry until golden brown on each side (about 4-5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Arrange on a platter with dipping sauces of your choice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg