How to Make Perfect Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn Chicken.

You can have Popcorn Chicken using 9 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Popcorn Chicken

1. Prepare 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed no larger than a grape).
2. It's 1 1/4 cup of flour.
3. You need 1 tbsp of salt.
4. Prepare 1 tsp of black pepper.
5. Prepare 1 tsp of garlic powder.
6. You need 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper.
7. It's 1 of egg.
8. You need 1/2 cup of milk.
9. Prepare 1 of oil for frying.

Popcorn Chicken instructions

1. In large skillet, heat about 1" oil on med-high heat (needs to be around 335°).
2. In medium bowl, mix flour, salt, garlic and both peppers.
3. In separate medium bowl, add egg & milk. Beat gently.
4. Coat chicken in egg mixture then dredge in flour mixture.
5. Fry in oil for 8-10 minutes (or until golden brown and chicken is cooked thoroughly).
6. Remove from oil; place on paper towles to drain excess oil.