KFC Style Chicken Popcorn
Crispy, juicy bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a perfectly seasoned KFC-style breading that delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
500 g
buttermilk
200 ml
all-purpose flour
150 g
cornstarch
50 g
paprika
2 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
sunflower oil
500 ml
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
Cut the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces approximately 2 cm in size.
Marinate the chicken
Place chicken pieces in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare the coating
In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
Coat the chicken
Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk, let excess drip off, then toss them in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated.
Heat the oil
Pour sunflower oil into a deep pot or wok and heat to 175°C for frying.
Fry the chicken
Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pot.
Drain and serve
Remove chicken from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Reheat in air fryer or oven to maintain crisp texture. Do not microwave.
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