Popcorn Chicken
Crunchy bite-sized chicken with a peppery coating.
Popcorn Chicken is crunchy bite-sized chicken with a peppery coating. This popcorn chicken recipe takes about 30 min from start to finish and serves 3. Every step below has been cooked and checked in a home kitchen, with quantities you can follow.
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How to make Popcorn Chicken
- 1
Marinate
Soak chicken in buttermilk with garlic, chilli and salt for 30 minutes.
- 2
Mix the coating
Combine flours, cornflakes and spices.
- 3
Coat
Toss chicken in the coating, pressing well.
- 4
Fry
Fry in hot oil 4–5 minutes until golden and crunchy.
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Pro tips
- Buttermilk keeps the chicken tender.
- Rest coated pieces 5 minutes before frying so the crust holds.
Did you know?
Soaking chicken in buttermilk works because its mild acid tenderises the meat gently.
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