KFC Chicken Popcorn is a popular snack known for its bite-sized, flavorful pieces of chicken. While the exact KFC recipe is a closely guarded secret, you can create your own version at home with this recipe:
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture. Ensure each piece is well-coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
2. Prepare the Coating:
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to create the coating.
3. Bread the Chicken:
- Preheat your frying oil in a deep fryer or a large, deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Take the marinated chicken pieces and coat them in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Shake off excess coating and place the coated chicken pieces on a plate.
4. Fry the Chicken:
- Carefully place a few chicken pieces at a time into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, usually about 3-4 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining chicken pieces.
5. Serve:
- Serve the KFC Chicken Popcorn hot, and optionally, you can serve it with your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy your homemade KFC-style Chicken Popcorn! Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences to get that perfect KFC flavor.
