Popcorn Chicken (Better-than-KFC Copycat!)

5 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop chicken into 1.25cm/ 1/2” cubes.
  2. 2Chop chicken into 1.25cm/ 1/2” cubes.
  3. 3Chop chicken into 1.25cm/ 1/2” cubes.
  4. 4Whisk together buttermilk (or substitute yogurt and milk), egg, and salt. Marinate chicken for 1–3 hours (or up to 24 hours).
  5. 5Whisk together buttermilk (or substitute yogurt and milk), egg, and salt. Marinate chicken for 1–3 hours (or up to 24 hours).
  6. 6Whisk together buttermilk (or substitute yogurt and milk), egg, and salt. Marinate chicken for 1–3 hours (or up to 24 hours).
  7. 7In a bowl, mix together flour, corn flour, and KFC 11 secret herbs and spices.
  8. 8In a bowl, mix together flour, corn flour, and KFC 11 secret herbs and spices.
  9. 9In a bowl, mix together flour, corn flour, and KFC 11 secret herbs and spices.
  10. 10Drizzle 3 tbsp of the marinade into the flour mixture and rub with your fingers to create clumps.
  11. 11Drizzle 3 tbsp of the marinade into the flour mixture and rub with your fingers to create clumps.
  12. 12Drizzle 3 tbsp of the marinade into the flour mixture and rub with your fingers to create clumps.
  13. 13Toss the chicken in the flour mixture, using one hand to dredge and the other to coat.
  14. 14Toss the chicken in the flour mixture, using one hand to dredge and the other to coat.
  15. 15Toss the chicken in the flour mixture, using one hand to dredge and the other to coat.
  16. 16Shake off excess flour using a spider strainer.
  17. 17Shake off excess flour using a spider strainer.
  18. 18Shake off excess flour using a spider strainer.
  19. 19Shallow fry chicken in hot oil (180°C/350°F) for 2 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  20. 20Shallow fry chicken in hot oil (180°C/350°F) for 2 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  21. 21Shallow fry chicken in hot oil (180°C/350°F) for 2 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  22. 22Drain on paper towels and serve.
  23. 23Drain on paper towels and serve.
  24. 24Drain on paper towels and serve.

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken breast, tenderloin or boneless thighs
  • 500 g chicken breast, tenderloin or boneless thighs
  • 500 g chicken breast, tenderloin or boneless thighs
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup yogurt
  • 0.25 cup yogurt
  • 0.25 cup yogurt
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1.5 tsp cooking/kosher salt
  • 1.5 tsp cooking/kosher salt
  • 1.5 tsp cooking/kosher salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 cups flour, plain/all purpose
  • 1.5 cups flour, plain/all purpose
  • 1.5 cups flour, plain/all purpose
  • 0.5 cup corn flour / cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup corn flour / cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup corn flour / cornstarch
  • 1 tsp cooking/kosher salt
  • 1 tsp cooking/kosher salt
  • 1 tsp cooking/kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp celery salt
  • 0.5 tsp celery salt
  • 0.5 tsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.75 tsp onion powder
  • 0.75 tsp onion powder
  • 0.75 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5 tsp ginger powder
  • 0.5 tsp ginger powder
  • 0.5 tsp ginger powder
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 cups canola oil
  • 2 cups canola oil
  • 2 cups canola oil

Equipment

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