about the recipe
There's nothing quite like biting into crunchy, golden Popcorn Chicken - especially when you realize how easy it is to make it right at home. With a few basic ingredients and a simple fry, you can create a kid-friendly meal that even adults will love. Whether it's for a weeknight dinner or a friendly gathering, this homemade Popcorn Chicken recipe never fails to delight.
INGREDIENTS
– 2 pounds chicken breast – 1 ½ cups buttermilk – 3 teaspoons salt divided – 1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning – 2 cups all-purpose flour – 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning – ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper – 6 cups vegetable peanut, or avocado oil
– Place wire racks over two cookie sheets. – Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place in a shallow dish.
– Combine the buttermilk, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and poultry seasoning in a bowl or large measuring cup and pour over the chicken.
– Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
– Combine the flour, old bay seasoning, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
– Drain the chicken and discard the marinade. Dredge the chicken in the flour and allow to sit for 30-minutes on a wire rack.
– Heat the oil to 350°F in a large Dutch Oven.
– Fry the chicken in batches for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to the unused prepared cookie sheet.
– Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.