Crispy Buttermilk Popcorn Chicken

Name: Crispy Buttermilk Popcorn Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g chicken breast; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp celery salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3/4 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp mustard powder; 1/2 tsp ginger powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup honey mustard dipping sauce; ketchup

This crispy buttermilk popcorn chicken is packed with juicy flavor and a crunchy, craggy coating that tastes like your favorite takeout. Serve it hot with honey mustard or ketchup for an easy party snack, game-day bite, or fun family dinner.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time25 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

chicken breast
500 g
buttermilk
0.8 cup
large egg
1
all-purpose flour
0.5 cup
cornstarch
0.5 cup
kosher salt
0.5 tsp
celery salt
0.5 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
paprika
1 tsp
dried thyme
1 tsp
dried oregano
1 tsp
onion powder
0.8 tsp
garlic powder
2 tsp
mustard powder
0.5 tsp
ginger powder
0.5 tsp
cayenne pepper
0.3 tsp
canola oil
2 cup
honey mustard dipping sauce
0.5 cup
ketchup

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cut the chicken breast into small 1/2-inch cubes so the pieces cook quickly and evenly.

In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and salt. Add the chicken, toss well to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

In a large shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, celery salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, ginger powder, and cayenne pepper.

Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the marinade into the flour mixture, then rub it in with your fingertips until small clumps form. These little clumps create the extra-crispy texture.

Set a wire rack or tray nearby for the coated chicken. If you want to keep batches warm, preheat the oven to 125F (50C). Line another tray or plate with paper towels for draining after frying.