Chicken popcorn 🍿 recipe

"Welcome to our kitchen, where we're about to embark on a delightful culinary adventure! Today, we're going to learn how to make irresistibly crispy and flavorful chicken popcorn. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, movie nights, or just satisfying your snack cravings. So, let's roll up our sleeves and get started!"

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions:

Marinating the Chicken:

In a bowl, mix buttermilk with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture, making sure each piece is well-coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to tenderize.
Coating the Chicken:

In a separate bowl, mix flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and let any excess buttermilk drip off.
Roll each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture until well coated. Press the flour onto the chicken to ensure a crispy exterior.
Frying the Chicken Popcorn:

In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully drop a few coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry in batches if needed.
Fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.