Name: Crispy Homemade Popcorn Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 300 g boneless chicken (cut in bite-sized pieces); 1 tsp ginger garlic paste; 1 tbsp vinegar; 1 tbsp tomato ketchup; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp paprika powder; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 3/4 tsp or to taste salt; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp cornflour; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp sriracha sauce; cold milk (as required); 3/4 cup flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp grounded black pepper; 1/4 tsp paprika powder

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Nothing can beat homemade Popcorn Chicken! This addicting snack is of course inspired by KFC's famous appetizer. It is crunchy, succulent and very, very addicting. Chunks of boneless chicken are drenched in a mildly spicy batter and deep-fried for a deliciously crispy, flaky finish.

Popcorn chicken in a fryer basket surrounded by sliced lettuce and a dip on the side

Popcorn Chicken is so irresistible. Don't you agree? And I find it way better than chicken nuggets. This appetizer is a favourite with both adults and kids.

The best part about this recipe is that it is freezer-friendly. Make a whole batch and fry whenever required. Next time you are craving it, no need to rush to KFC.

Closeup shot of fried crispy chicken bites

How To Freeze Homemade Popcorn Chicken

After dredging the chicken pieces with flour, put them on a tray without touching.
When they are frozen, transfer to a ziplock bag and freeze for upto 3 months.

Cooking Instructions

Deep-fry: Simply heat up a pot of neutral oil. Then fry the chicken in batches on medium-high heat.
Air-fry: Preheat your airfryer. Place the popcorn chicken in a single layer and spray with oil. Cook for 10-15 minutes at 200 C till golden and cooked through. Flip halfway to get an an even colour on them.
Bake: Preheat the oven. Line the tray with baking sheet and put the popcorn chicken without overcrowding. Spray with oil. Bake at 200 C for 15 minutes, flip over and then bake for another 10-15 minutes.

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Homemade popcorn chicken in mini fryer basket garnished with broken up lettuce

Crispy Homemade Popcorn Chicken

Crunchy, juicy bites of chicken inspired by KFC. This appetizer is a family favourite.

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Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 2

Author: Qashang

Ingredients

300 g boneless chicken cut in bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
½ teaspoon red chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon or to taste salt

FOR THE BATTER

2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon cornflour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
cold milk as required

FOR THE COATING

¾ cup flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon grounded black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika powder

Instructions

Combine all the marinade ingredients and rub over the chicken pieces. Put aside to marinate for at least 30 mins.
Mix the flour, cornflour, baking powder and sriracha together. Add enough milk to make a batter of medium consistency.
Season the flour with salt, black pepper and paprika.
Pour the batter into the chicken and mix well.
Pick one chicken piece at a time and coat well with the flour mix. Keep pressing with your fingers while you do it, this will give the flaky finish.
Heat oil for deep-frying. Fry the chicken on medium-heat in batches, don't crowd the pan/fryer. Take out when the chicken is golden-brown and cooked through.
Enjoy hot with your favourite dip!

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