Garlic Popcorn Chicken Recipes

BAKED POPCORN CHICKEN WITH HONEY-GARLIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease it generously with cooking spray.
• Trim any fat from the chicken thighs and cut them into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Add the flour and salt to a sealable plastic bag. Add the chicken to the bag, press out any air then seal the bag shut. Shake the bag until the chicken pieces are coated on all sides.
• In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs.
• Add the breadcrumbs to a second shallow dish.
• Remove each piece of chicken from the bag and shake off any excess flour. Dip the chicken in the eggs, shake off any excess, then dip it in the breadcrumbs, pressing to coat the chicken on all sides. Repeat the coating process with all of the chicken pieces, arranging them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Spray the chicken pieces with cooking spray then bake them for 8 minutes. Flip each chicken piece once then continue baking until cooked through and crispy, an additional 5 to 10 minutes. While the chicken is baking, make the sauce.
• Add the olive oil to a small saucepan set over medium-low heat.
• Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes (optional) and cook and additional 30 seconds.
• Add the honey and apple cider vinegar, whisking to combine.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch.
• Increase the heat to medium-high and whisk in the brother mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Transfer it to a serving bowl.
• Remove the popcorn chicken from the oven and serve it with the sauce for dipping.
• If you prefer to toss the popcorn chicken with the sauce, rather than use the sauce as a dip, you can double the sauce recipe but use only 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
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EASY POPCORN CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and garlic powder.
• Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl and the panko crumbs onto a plate.
• Dredge a piece of chicken into the flour mixture until evenly coated then dip in buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Lastly, roll in panko bread crumbs until evenly coated. Transfer to a platter.
• Preheat 1-inch of oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Adjust the heat to keep the oil at 350˚F. Fry the popcorn chicken in small batches, leaving space between each piece and flipping as needed. Fry until golden brown and 165˚F at the deepest part of the chicken on a thermometer.
• Remove the popcorn chicken from the oil and let it rest on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!

AIR-FRIED GARLIC POPCORN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, pepper, paprika, and 2 tablespoons of McCormick® Lawry's® Seasoned Salt.
• In a second medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
• In a third medium bowl, mix together the cornflakes and 2 tablespoons of Lawry's® Seasoned Salt.
• Working in batches, toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until fully coated, shaking off any excess. Transfer to the egg mixture and toss until fully coated. Transfer the chicken to the cornflake mixture and coat completely, then coat once more in the eggs and cornflakes. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Once all of the chicken has been coated, chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile make the garlic butter: To each of 2 separate medium, microwave-safe bowls, add 1¼ cups of butter and microwave in 30-second intervals until completely melted.
• Grate 4 garlic cloves directly into each bowl, then add 1½ teaspoons garlic powder and 1½ teaspoons McCormick® Lawry's® Seasoned Salt to each bowl, and stir until fully combined.
• Add the coated chicken to a bowl of garlic butter and toss until completely coated.
• Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
• Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, air-fry the popcorn chicken for 10 minutes, until fully cooked through and golden brown.
• Toss the cooked chicken in the second bowl of garlic butter to coat completely, then transfer to the wire rack to cool slightly.
• Serve the popcorn chicken with ranch dressing for dipping.
• Enjoy!

AIR FRYER POPCORN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Add the panko to a third medium bowl.
• Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Dip 1 piece of chicken at a time in the flour mixture, making sure to fully coat each piece and shaking off any excess. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture. Then, coat the chicken in the panko. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the basket with nonstick spray.
• Working in batches, arrange the chicken in the basket, making sure the pieces are not touching. Cook until light golden, 5 minutes, then flip the chicken over and continue cooking until cooked through and golden brown, 5 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Serve the popcorn chicken with ketchup.
• Enjoy!