KFC Style Chicken Popcorn
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Juicy bite-sized chicken pieces with a crispy, flavorful coating that mimics the classic KFC popcorn chicken. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
- Time
- 35 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Lunch, dinner, or snacks
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten, eggs, and soy
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 3 g
- 1 g
- 3 g
- 2 g
- 2 g
- 16 g
- 50 g
- 125 g
- 65 g
- 1 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 770 g before cooking, which is about 190 g per serving.
Steps
Cut the chicken breast into small, uniform bite-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and soy sauce.
Add one beaten egg to the chicken and mix thoroughly until every piece is well coated in the marinade.
In a separate shallow bowl or tray, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of chili powder if desired. Whisk together to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, pressing down firmly to ensure a thick, craggy coating on all sides.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot to approximately 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)).
Carefully drop the chicken pieces into the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry for 3-5 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy on the outside and cooked through.
Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels before serving.
Notes
For air frying: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the coated chicken pieces generously with oil and cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 409
- Protein
- 44 g
- Carbs
- 40 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
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