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How to Cook KFC Popcorn Chicken

A simple yet delicious recipe that involves coating bite-sized chicken pieces in a flavorful mixture of spices and flour, then frying them until golden brown and crispy
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino/American
Keyword: chicken pops, fried chicken, KFC popcorn chicken, popcorn chicken
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 232kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kilo chicken breast fillet sliced into large cubes
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper powder
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 medium raw egg
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. tabasco sauce or hot sauce optional
  • cooking oil for frying

For Breading:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. paprika or chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder

Instructions

How to Cook KFC Popcorn Chicken

  • Slice the chicken fillet into large cubes.
  • Get a mixing bowl and add in the chicken fillet, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, raw egg, hot sauce and cornstarch.
  • Mix all the ingredients until the chicken is well coated with the egg mixture and seasoning.
  • To make the breading: Get a separate owl and add in the flour, paprika or chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
  • Dredge or coat the chicken fillet with the breading and place in plate and set aside.
  • Heat cooking oil in a pan about an inch deep and fry the chicken popcorn until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve with gravy or ketchup on the side.

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Notes

Cooking Tips of KFC Popcorn Chicken Recipe:

1. Perfecting the Seasoning - To ensure your KFC popcorn chicken is bursting with flavor, marinate the chicken pieces in a mixture of salt, black pepper, soy sauce, raw egg, hot sauce, and cornstarch for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to penetrate the chicken, resulting in a more delicious end product.
2. Getting the Breading Right - For a crispy and well-seasoned coating, make sure to thoroughly mix the flour with paprika or chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. This ensures that each piece of chicken is evenly coated with the flavorful breading, giving it that signature KFC taste.
3. Achieving the Perfect Texture - To achieve a crispy exterior without overcooking the chicken, fry the popcorn chicken in batches in hot oil. This prevents overcrowding in the pan, allowing each piece to cook evenly and become golden brown and crispy. Drain the fried chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil before serving.