Chicken Small Ball Popcorn
45Min
4Servings
485Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendly
#chicken#fried#popcorn#party food#finger food
Equipment
Knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Cooking pot
Stove
Tongs
Plate
Ingredients
Ingredients
chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
400 g
all-purpose flour
150 g
cornstarch
50 g
egg (beaten)
2 pcs
garlic powder
5 g
paprika
5 g
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
vegetable oil
500 ml
Instructions
1
Prepare chicken
Cut chicken breast into small 1-2 cm cubes
10 min
Keep pieces uniform for even cooking
2
Season chicken
Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper
5 min
Massage seasoning into chicken for better flavor
3
Prepare coating
Mix flour and cornstarch in a bowl for the coating
3 min
Cornstarch creates extra crispy coating
4
Coat chicken
Dip chicken pieces in beaten egg, then coat with flour mixture
7 min
Press coating firmly for better adhesion
5
Heat oil
Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 175°C for deep frying
5 minMedium-high heattimer 5 min
Test oil with a small piece of coating - it should sizzle immediately
6
Fry chicken balls
Fry coated chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy
10 minMedium-high heattimer 3 min
Don't overcrowd the pot - fry in small batches for best results
7
Drain and serve
Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot
5 min
Serve immediately while crispy
Storage
Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 1 days
Reheat: Air fryer at 180°C for 5-7 minutes or oven at 200°C for 10 minutes
Best enjoyed fresh. Reheating may reduce crispiness.
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