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This crispy and crunchy popcorn chicken is packed with flavor and texture – just like your favorite fast food version, but even better because it’s homemade!

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

⏳ Cook Time: 10 minutes

🍽 Servings: 4

🔥 Calories per Serving: ~400

🛒 Ingredients

• 🍗 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into small bite-sized pieces)
• 🥛 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
• 🍞 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 🌽 ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
• 🥚 2 eggs
• 🧂 1 tsp salt
• 🧂 ½ tsp black pepper
• 🌶 ½ tsp paprika
• 🌿 ½ tsp garlic powder
• 🌿 ½ tsp onion powder
• 🌡 ½ tsp baking powder (optional for light crispiness)
• 🛢 Vegetable oil for frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

• In a bowl, combine chicken pieces and buttermilk.
• Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge (optional but recommended).

2️⃣ Prepare the Coating

• In one bowl, whisk eggs.
• In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder.

3️⃣ Coat the Chicken

• Remove chicken from buttermilk.
• Dip each piece in flour mixture, then egg, then back in flour mixture for an extra crispy coating.

4️⃣ Fry to Perfection

• Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan.
• Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
• Drain on paper towels.

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy

• Serve hot with your favorite dips – honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or ketchup! 🍯🔥

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Crispy, crunchy, and juicy!
✔️ Easy to make at home – better than takeout!
✔️ Kid-friendly and perfect for snacking or parties!

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🔥 Pro Tip: For extra crunch, toss fried chicken in melted butter and garlic powder before serving! 😍🍗