Homemade Popcorn Chicken: A Crispy Delight

Name: Homemade Popcorn Chicken: A Crispy Delight
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cups oil, or as needed; 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed

Popcorn chicken features bite-sized pieces of deep-fried chicken, creating a guaranteed family favorite. Serve this tasty treat with mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete and satisfying meal.

Total time35 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield6

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Ingredients

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups oil, or as needed
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed

Instructions

In a bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and lemon juice.
Heat 2 inches of oil in a large pot over medium heat until it reaches the ideal frying temperature.
Coat chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured chicken into the beaten egg mixture, allowing excess egg to drip off. Then, press the chicken back into the flour mixture for a final coating.
Carefully lower the chicken pieces into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry until golden brown, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 451 kcal
Fat Content: 18 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 248 mg
Protein Content: 21 g
Cholesterol Content: 96 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 49 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g