Description
Enjoy the crispy goodness of these Easy Popcorn Chicken bites – a perfect snack or meal for both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
For the Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil, dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture, and fry until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a baked version, spray coated chicken pieces with oil and bake at 425°F for 18–20 minutes.
- Air fryer option: Cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Enjoy with ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
