Popcorn Chicken Basket Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Breading Mixture
Frying
Serving
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Prepare Breading
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, additional salt, and black pepper. This will be the coating for the chicken.
Frying
- 3
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken pieces from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
- 5
Fry Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 6
Drain
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried chicken from the oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the fried chicken for garnish. Serve with your choice of dipping sauce, such as ranch or honey mustard.