Popcorn Chicken Basket Recipe
Popcorn Chicken with your choice of sauce. Served with seasoned tots.
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Ingredients
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Popcorn Chicken
Seasoned Tots
Sauce Options
Method
Popcorn Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Breading Station
In three separate bowls, place the flour in one, the cornstarch in another, and whisk together the eggs and milk in the last bowl.
- 3
Season the Breading
Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the flour and mix well.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Dip each piece of chicken first into the flour mixture, followed by the egg mixture, and finally coat with cornstarch.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Seasoned Tots
- 7
Bake the Tots
Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the frozen tater tots package. Spread the tots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- 8
Season the Tots
Sprinkle the tots with salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- 9
Cook the Tots
Bake the seasoned tater tots according to package instructions, usually around 20-25 minutes, until crispy and golden.
Sauce Options
- 10
Choose Your Sauce
Select one or more of the sauce options: buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard. Serve in small bowls for dipping.
