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Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn Chicken

Recipe By Miranda Barnett, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Yields

4 to 6 servings

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

10 Minutes

Recipe By Miranda Barnett, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Crispy, craggly bites of juicy chicken seasoned with popcorn seasonings make a doubly popcorn-ed chicken delight. Choose your popcorn seasoning adventure for a flavor profile fit for anyone: cheesy and creamy with Creamy Mac & Cheese Popcorn Seasoning, herby and tangy with Big Dill Pickle Seasoning, or sweet and salty with Frosted Cinnamon Bun Popcorn Seasoning (we promise it's great).

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

6 Tbsp. seasoning of choice, divided:




2 Tbsp. water

1 egg

1 lb. chicken breast or tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces

Canola oil, to fry

Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Creamy Mac & Cheese Popcorn Seasoning

    This creamy blend of powdered cheese seasoning will make your popcorn taste just like the macaroni and cheese your mom used to make. Sprinkle on un...

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  • Frosted Cinnamon Bun Popcorn Seasoning

    This sweet cinnamon popcorn seasoning brings together the flavors of warm cinnamon and rich cream cheese icing for a sweet popcorn treat. The flavo...

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  • Big Dill Pickle Seasoning

    June Flavor of the Month: Spend $75 or More for a FREE Jar of Big Dill Pickle Seasoning! Bold, tangy, and just the right mix of salty, sweet, and s...

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  • Popcorn Premiere Spice Set

    Bold thrillers. Spicy romance. Sweet family flicks. Our popcorn seasoning variety pack has a trio of popcorn toppings to complement whatever flavor...

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Directions

Step 1: Make dredge

In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and 4 Tbsp. seasoning of choice. Add water and mix until mixture is the consistency of damp sand. Set aside.

Step 2: Dredge chicken

In a medium bowl, whisk egg. Drop pieces of chicken into egg and toss to coat. Transfer chicken to flour mixture and toss to coat, ensuring all edges of chicken are coated in flour mixture.

Step 3: Fry chicken

In a Dutch oven, heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees. Carefully drop a few pieces of chicken at a time into oil and fry for 3 to 4 min. until pieces are golden brown and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Continue frying in batches, adjusting heat to ensure oil stays between 350 and 370 degrees.

Step 4: Finish and serve

Immediately after removing chicken from fryer, sprinkle with remaining seasoning of choice. Serve hot.