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.
Ingredients
- flour: 3 cups
- garlic powder: 2 tsp
- salt: 0.5 tsp
- ground black pepper: 0.25 tsp
- eggs: 2 piece
- lemon juice: 2 Tbsp
- oil: 2 cups (or as needed)
- skinless, boneless chicken breasts: 3 piece (cubed)
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Stages of cooking
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Mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Beat eggs and lemon juice together in a separate bowl.
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Heat 2 inches of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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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.
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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.
