About
Sure, takeout popcorn chicken is tasty, but this Homemade Popcorn Chicken is even better! In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy the delicious, crunchy, juicy taste of restaurant-style popcorn chicken without even leaving your kitchen. Dip these yummy bite-sized morsels into your favorite sauces, and enjoy! Homemade Popcorn Chicken is so good, you'll want to make it again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- neutral-flavored oil, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2 -Using a mixing bowl, combine together the salt, the onion powder, the garlic powder, the ground black pepper, the paprika, and the allspice.
Step 3 -Add in the chicken pieces and stir to fully coat the chicken pieces.
Step 4 -Coat the chicken in cornstarch, making sure the cornstarch is evenly distributed.
Step 5 -Pour the egg white into a small bowl, then add the breadcrumbs to a separate bowl.
Step 6 -Coat the chicken pieces in the egg white and then in the breadcrumbs. Set them aside.
Step 7 -Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 8 -Once the oil reaches about 350-375 degrees F, carefully place the dredged chicken pieces into the oil in batches. Do not add too many pieces at once as this will overcrowd the pan.
Step 9 -Deep-fry the chicken pieces until they are golden-brown.
Step 10 -Transfer the fried chicken pieces onto a piece of paper towel to drain off the excess oil.
Step 11 -Serve.