Description
Savor the crunch of these homemade popcorn chicken bites, perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection. An irresistible snack that promises to delight every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
- Set up your breading station: In one bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, and onion powder; in another bowl, whisk the eggs; and place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each piece of chicken first into the flour mixture, then into the eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry the breaded chicken pieces in batches until golden brown, around 4-5 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels before serving immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices for at least 30 minutes before breading.
- Try using different seasonings like smoked paprika or cayenne for a spicy kick.
- To keep them crispy when storing leftovers, reheat them in an oven instead of a microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg