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Popcorn Chicken (Better-than-KFC Copycat!)
5m
Serves 1
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Popcorn Chicken (Better-than-KFC Copycat!)
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5m
Serves 1
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Directions
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.
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
Equipment
knife
bowl
measuring cup
spoon
spatula
plate
frying pan
spider strainer
paper towels
timer
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