Popcorn Chicken recipe

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Crispy homemade popcorn chicken that’s juicy inside and golden on the outside! Make it fried, baked, or in the air fryer—perfect for dipping and better than takeout.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttermilk fried chicken, chicken recipe, popcorn chicken

Servings: people

Calories: 1639kcal

Author: Ashley Frederick

Ingredients

2.5 lbs chicken breast
1 c cornstarch
1 c flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
½ quart vegetable oil

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium-sized pot.
Cut the chicken into one-inch pieces and place them in a bowl.
Whisk the eggs and pour them over the chicken. Coat the chicken with the egg mixture.
In a bowl add the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Dip the battered chicken into the flour mixture a few pieces at a time and fully coat the chicken.
Remove the chicken from the flour mixture and place it on a plate, spacing the chicken apart.
Fry the chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Cook the chicken in two to three batches.
Remove the chicken from the oil and transfer it to a paper towel-covered dish.
Serve and enjoy!

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