Crispy Fried Popcorn Chicken
This Popcorn Chicken is crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. The kids will love it...and so will the adults Whether it's for a weeknight dinner or casual get together, this homemade Popcorn Chicken recipe never fails to delight.
Servings 8
Calories 274kcal
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 avocado oil vegetable oil or peanut oil
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1052mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg