Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn chicken is a dish of bite-sized chunks of deep-fried chicken that are sure to be a family favorite. I love to serve the chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 451 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 cups flour
• 2 cups oil, or as needed
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Beat eggs and lemon juice together in a separate bowl.

Step 2

Heat 2 inches of oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg. Lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into flour mixture again to coat.

Step 4

Lower pieces of chicken carefully into hot oil in batches; fry until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.