Crispy and Delicious Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Crispy and Delicious Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Make Your Own Special Snack at Home: Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Bite-sized and delightful! Make your own amazing popcorn chicken at home, loved by both kids and adults. With its crispy exterior and tender interior, popcorn chicken captures the essence of great chicken as a perfect snack or beer accompaniment. Today, I’m sharing the recipe for the popcorn chicken I lovingly prepared for my children!
Main Ingredients- 1 plate of popcorn chicken (frozen or ready-to-cook)
- 2 cups of cooking oil (enough to submerge the chicken pieces)
- Mustard sauce, to taste
- Chili sauce, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The first step to making delicious popcorn chicken! Please prepare 1 plate of popcorn chicken. If you are using a frozen product, refer to the package instructions and have it ready in advance.
Step 2
Now it’s time to prepare the oil for frying. In a deep pot, such as one used for cooking ramen, pour in about 2 cups of cooking oil. It’s important to have enough oil so the chicken pieces can be fully submerged and move freely. While the oil is initially cold, it will gradually heat up to the perfect frying temperature.
Step 3
Here’s a simple trick to check the oil temperature: gently place a wooden chopstick into the oil. If small bubbles start to form around the chopstick and rise like tiny threads, the oil is at the ideal frying temperature, approximately 180°C (350°F). If the oil is too cool, the chicken will be greasy, and if it’s too hot, it will burn on the outside before cooking through. Make sure to use this method!
Step 4
Putting ingredients directly into hot oil can cause dangerous splattering. To avoid this, scoop some popcorn chicken onto a spoon or ladle. Carefully bring it to the edge of the pot and gently lower the chicken pieces into the oil. This method ensures safe and effective frying.
Step 5
When you first add the popcorn chicken to the hot oil, the moisture from the chicken will cause a lot of foam to form on the surface. Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal!
Step 6
As the popcorn chicken cooks, the moisture will decrease, and the foam will gradually subside. Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the popcorn chicken pieces turn a beautiful golden-brown color. Be careful not to over-fry, as they can become tough. Keep an eye on the color to adjust the cooking time.
Step 7
Once the popcorn chicken is nicely fried, remove it from the oil and place it on a plate lined with kitchen towels or a wire rack. This will help drain excess oil, resulting in an even crispier and fresher taste. Now you’re all set to enjoy your delicious popcorn chicken with mustard sauce or chili sauce!
