Better than KFC Chicken Popcorn

Better than KFC Chicken Popcorn

Crispy, golden chicken popcorn bites that taste even better than KFC. Perfectly seasoned and double-coated for maximum crunch.

55Min
4Servings
385Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendlySpicy 1/5
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Equipment

knife
cutting board
bowl
mixing spoon
wok
stove
tongs
plate

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

boneless chicken breast (raw)

500 g

buttermilk (cold)

125 ml

salt

2.5 g

black pepper

2.5 g

garlic powder

5 g

paprika

5 g

dried oregano

2.5 g

Coating

all-purpose flour

125 g

salt

2.5 g

black pepper

2.5 g

paprika

2.5 g

garlic powder

5 g

dried oregano

2.5 g

cold water (cold)

100 ml

For Frying

oil for deep frying

500 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare the marinade

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with marinade ingredients.

10 min
Cut chicken into similar-sized pieces for even cooking
2

Marinate the chicken

Let chicken soak in marinade for flavor and tenderness.

15 mintimer 15 min
Marinate at least 15 minutes; longer is better for flavor
3

Prepare the coating

Mix flour with spices for seasoned coating.

3 min
4

Coat the chicken

Remove chicken from marinade, coat in flour mixture, dip in water, then coat again for extra crunch.

7 min
Double coating creates extra crispy texture
5

Heat the oil

Heat oil in a deep pan or wok to 175-180°C.

5 min180°Ctimer 5 min
Oil should be hot enough to sizzle when chicken is added
6

Fry the chicken

Fry coated chicken in batches until golden and crispy.

10 min180°Ctimer 3 min
Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in small batches
7

Drain and serve

Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

5 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Air fryer 180°C 5 minutes or oven 200°C 8 minutes

Best eaten fresh. Reheat to restore crispiness; avoid microwave

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