Popcorn Chicken
double or triple
INGREDIENTS
1 lb chicken breast
Buttermilk
Breading
4 tbsp flour
4 tbsp corn or rice starch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Lawry's
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 egg whites
2 cups Panko
2 Tbsp Seasoned Salt
2 tsp Dried Italian Herbs
Vegetable oil for frying.
METHOD
1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes and place in a bowl.
2. Cover the chicken with buttermilk. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. After 2 hours, strain out the buttermilk by pouring the mix through a strainer.
4. In a separate large bowl add the flour, cornstarch, salt, seasoned salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix to combine.
5. Add the chicken to the flour mixture and mix well with your hands.
6. Add the two egg whites and mix again with your hands.
7. Add the panko, Seasoned salt, and Dried Italian Herbs to a separate large bowl. Mix thoroughly.
8. Add the chicken pieces to the panko in batches to coat.
9. Fry at 350 F (heat oil to 375 F then maintain at 350 F) in a couple inches of oil for 4 minutes.
HOW TO SERVE
Serve with Ranch Dressing