Crispy popcorn chicken is fun and bite-sized kids snack. This crunchy popcorn chicken recipe is the perfect comfort food and is so quick and easy to make. Crunchy popcorn chicken is also perfect for kids snacks or even served alongside the main meal. This fried chicken popcorn recipe will fast become one of your favourites. 

Learn how to make KFC style popcorn chicken nuggets in the comforts of your own home with this simple and quick recipe. Crispy, delicious and flavourful bites of this fried chicken recipe that you can make in the comfort of your own home. Crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside this KFC chicken recipe is yummy. These popcorn chicken fry pieces are a real delight.

Popcorn Chicken

Crispy popcorn chicken is fun and bite-sized kids snack. This crunchy popcorn chicken recipe is the perfect comfort food and is so quick and easy to make.

5 from 3 votes

Sadia Halimah Aziz

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 5 servings

Calories: 753kcal

Ingredients

Marinade

• 500 g Chicken
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Paprika

Flour Coating

• 100 g Plain Flour
• 50 g Cornflour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Baking Powder

Instructions

• Cut the chicken into small bite-sized chunks then add into a bowl with the buttermilk, salt and black pepper before mixing well and set aside for at least 1 hour
• Once marinated add all the flour coating ingredients into a flat bowl and mix until well combined
• Add the marinated chicken pieces and thoroughly coat with the flour mixture
• When ready to fry shake off any excess flour then add the chicken into the fryer – there should be tiny bubbles surrounding them – and allow the popcorn chicken to cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden brown before giving everything a quick stir then reduce heat and allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown completely and cooked through
• Your popcorn chicken is ready!

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Nutrition

Calories: 753kcal