Crispy Chicken PopCorn Recipe by Halal Cuisine–Crispy Chicken Bites–Zinger Bites– #chickenpopcorn

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a high smoke point.

Wash the whole chicken breast thoroughly.

Cut the chicken breast in half down the center.

Slice the chicken into equal-sized strips.

Place the cut chicken strips into a bowl.

For marinating, add 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon vinegar to the chicken.

Mix the marinade well and coat the chicken pieces.

Cover the marinated chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

In a separate bowl, add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon salt, then mix well.

Prepare a bowl of cold water for coating the chicken.

Take a piece of marinated chicken, coat it in the flour mixture, then dip it in the cold water for 1-2 seconds.

After dipping in water, coat the chicken again in the flour mixture.

Press the flour coating onto the chicken to form crumbs.

Repeat the coating process for all chicken pieces.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot until hot.

Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes.

After 2-3 minutes, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue frying until golden brown and crispy, about 9-10 minutes total.

Remove the fried chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve the crispy chicken popcorn with chili garlic sauce or tamarind chutney.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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