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Easy Popcorn Chicken

Bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs. This simple recipe makes restaurant-style popcorn chicken that’s perfect for dipping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts, cubed.
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley.
  • 1 cup buttermilk.
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs.
  • Black pepper to taste.
  • Vegetable oil for frying.

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in pan to medium heat, about 2 inches deep.
  2. Set up 3 bowls: Bowl 1: Mix flour and garlic salt, Bowl 2: Buttermilk, Bowl 3: Panko crumbs.
  3. Coat chicken pieces in order: First in flour mix, then buttermilk, last in panko.
  4. For extra crispy coating: Dip again in buttermilk, then again in panko.
  5. Fry in batches 3-4 minutes each side until golden.
  6. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Notes

Can prep day before.
Freezes up to 4 months.
Double coating optional.
Great for meal prep.
Kid-friendly meal.

  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 239
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Protein: 28 g