Homemade Crispy Popcorn Chicken (Crunchy and Juicy)

Name: Homemade Crispy Popcorn Chicken (Crunchy and Juicy)
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch pieces; 3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (60 g) cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 4 cups (950 ml) neutral oil, or enough for 1 1/2 inches in the pot; Fine salt, for finishing; Honey mustard, ranch, barbecue sauce, or spicy mayo, for dipping

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Make Homemade Crispy Popcorn Chicken with juicy buttermilk-marinated chicken bites and a craggy seasoned coating. Great for dipping, parties, and easy…

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (60 g) cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
4 cups (950 ml) neutral oil, or enough for 1 1/2 inches in the pot
Fine salt, for finishing
Honey mustard, ranch, barbecue sauce, or spicy mayo, for dipping