# Popcorn Chicken (Better-than-KFC Copycat!)

This recipe shows how to make popcorn chicken that is crispier and tastier than KFC.

- Total time: 5 min
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- knife
- bowl
- measuring cup
- spoon
- spatula
- plate
- frying pan
- spider strainer
- paper towels
- timer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@recipetineats/video/7458432999126830343
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/18e5fd4e-8d6d-411c-b548-41b3c80f2714
- Extracted: 2025-01-12

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