Popcorn Chicken
Dive into the world of Popcorn Chicken – where crispy, golden bites of seasoned chicken promise a satisfying symphony of flavors and textures in every irresistible nugget, making it the perfect crunchy side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken breast (1 kg)
- 1 1/2 cup All purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup Cornflour
- 2 tbsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Cajun powder
- 1 tbsp Onion powder
- 4 tbsp Sour Cream
- Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Cut your chicken breasts into small pieces and place them into a bowl or a plate. Season generously with salt, pepper, onion powder, cajun powder and garlic powder.
- Add 4 tbsp of Sour cream to your chicken (Buttermilk or crème fraîche will also do the job).Mix well, making sure each piece of chicken is well-coated with the seasoning and the cream. Allow your chicken to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, covered.
- Combine cornflour and flour in a bowl.Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the chicken, ensuring even coating. Keep a bit of the flour mixture for later.Shake the chicken pieces lightly to remove any excess flour, if needed.
- To enhance the crispiness, place your chicken pieces in a strainer, lightly dip them into a bowl of water, shake off any excess, and then reapply the flour mixture.
- Deep-fry your chicken for 4-5 minutes in vegetable oil.If necessary, fry your chicken in two batches, ensuring each piece is kept separate to achieve maximum crunch—avoid letting them stick together!Strain excess oil.
- Serve chicken in a large plate and enjoy!