Popcorn Chicken

Name: Popcorn Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. pieces; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Oil for deep-fat frying

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 10 min./batch

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

For this popcorn chicken, chunks of chicken breast are soaked in buttermilk and then fried to golden perfection. Serve them as an appetizer, or let them be the star of the show.

Ingredients

1/2 cup buttermilk
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. pieces
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

Place buttermilk and chicken in a large bowl. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Drain; discard buttermilk. Pat chicken dry.
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and cayenne. Add chicken, toss to coat.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; working in batches, fry chicken pieces until browned on all sides and chicken is cooked to 165°, 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 451 calories, 25g fat (3g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein.

With a homemade spice blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and cayenne pepper, this recipe is full of flavor. It's also easy to prepare for your next get together. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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