Name: Crispy Homemade Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Ingredients: For this recipe, you will need 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces. Chicken breast is lean and tender, making it ideal for achieving juicy popcorn chicken.; Use 1 cup of buttermilk to marinate the chicken. Buttermilk adds moisture and helps tenderize the meat while infusing flavor into each piece.; You will need 1 cup of all-purpose flour for the coating. This flour forms the base of the crispy exterior that gives popcorn chicken its signature crunch.; In addition to flour, add 1/2 cup of cornstarch. This ingredient enhances the crispiness of the coating and helps it adhere better to the chicken.; Combine 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. These spices add flavor and depth to your popcorn chicken without overpowering its natural taste.; Add 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper for an extra kick. The pepper brightens the overall flavor profile of the dish.; Use enough oil for frying—about 4 cups should suffice. Vegetable oil or canola oil works best as they have a high smoke point and maintain heat well during frying.; 

Description

If you are searching for a delicious and fun snack to share with family and friends, look no further than crispy homemade popcorn chicken. This recipe combines tender chicken pieces with a crunchy coating that satisfies your cravings. Perfect for game day or a cozy movie night, this treat is sure to impress everyone at the table. Get ready to whip up a batch of these golden bites that will leave everyone wanting more.

Ingredients

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Chicken Breast

For this recipe, you will need 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces. Chicken breast is lean and tender, making it ideal for achieving juicy popcorn chicken.

Buttermilk

Use 1 cup of buttermilk to marinate the chicken. Buttermilk adds moisture and helps tenderize the meat while infusing flavor into each piece.

All-Purpose Flour

You will need 1 cup of all-purpose flour for the coating. This flour forms the base of the crispy exterior that gives popcorn chicken its signature crunch.

Cornstarch

In addition to flour, add 1/2 cup of cornstarch. This ingredient enhances the crispiness of the coating and helps it adhere better to the chicken.

Spices

Combine 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. These spices add flavor and depth to your popcorn chicken without overpowering its natural taste.

Black Pepper

Add 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper for an extra kick. The pepper brightens the overall flavor profile of the dish.

Oil

Use enough oil for frying—about 4 cups should suffice. Vegetable oil or canola oil works best as they have a high smoke point and maintain heat well during frying.