KFC style popcorn chicken. These spicy popcorn chicken are juicy from the inside and crunchy on the outside, bursting with flavors and my secret ingredient just makes them the best!

Popcorn chicken are fun way of enjoying protein. These bite sized fried chicken and now popular all over the world. Not only KFC but other food chain do them as they are favorite among kids. I find them much more better than chicken nuggets. 

What is popcorn chicken and where did it come from:

Popcorn chicken are simply bite-size fried chicken. They are are now popular everywhere but this is an American food item. These bite sized breaded fried chicken pieces are similar to chicken nuggets and that’s why kids love them all over the world. The word popcorn comes because these bite sized fried chicken pieces have the shape and texture of popcorns, which again is a popular snack among kids.

KFC makes popcorn chicken and because KFC is popular all over the world, it makes them a very renowned snack item everywhere.

What is the difference between popcorn chicken and chicken nuggets?

Both popcorn, chicken and chicken nuggets are bite-size fried chicken. The big difference among them is chicken nuggets are mashed and spiced with light seasoning whereas popcorn chicken are real chicken pieces, cut into small bite-size and usually have a blend of spicy seasoning mix. Both are very popular among kids and adults.

My top tips for making the best spicy popcorn chicken:

Chicken Thigh: I use chicken Thai pieces for making my spicy popcorn chicken. Thighs are the juiciest part of Chicken and the juiciest stays even after frying them.

Mayonnaise: Adding just a tablespoon of mayonnaise, makes chicken tender and adds bursting extra flavor to it.

Double Coating:  These popcorn chicken are double coated with flour. In between they are dipped in cold water, which helps the second coating to stay on. Double coating them and ensures that the flower coating stays intact, even after deep frying.

Cornstarch: These KFC style popcorn chicken are coated with a flower mixture that has variety of seasoning which makes the coating tasty, but adding some cornstarch to that makes it extra crunchy.

why i love making this bite sized spicy popcorn chicken:

Family friendly recipe: kids and adults all love fried chicken and when they come in bite-size it’s easier for everyone to enjoy them. This makes the spicy popcorn chicken, a family friendly one where you can easily skip the amount of chili used.

Freezer friendly recipe: Popcorn chicken are always best enjoyed when they are freshly made. But the best part about this recipe is you can freeze them for later.

Makes a great snack on the go: Popcorn chicken are bite sized delicious chicken recipe which makes them easy to carry on lunchbox, for picnic and a tasty something for everyone on the go.

My other Snack recipes you might like:

Churros Recipe

Crispy Potato Snacks

Prawn Toast

Recipe Video: KFC Style Spicy Popcorn Chicken Reipe

I have created a mini recipe video for making these quick and easy popcorn chicken recipe and have already posted the video on my YouTube channel Bubli’s World Cuisine. It’s a step by step visual demonstration on how to make this bite sized snacks at home for the whole family. To see the recipe in action from start to finish, please click on the video. And for a printable version of this recipe please check the recipe card at the end of the blog:

Storage:

The good news is, you can make these snacks ahead of time and freeze them until you need them. After double coating these bite-size chicken pieces put them on a tray and straight to the freezer. It takes 15 to 30 minutes for them to become little hard depending on the weather. Then Put them in good quality Ziploc bag and zip it up. That’s it and they are going to stay good for up to 3 months.

HOW TO MAKE SPICY POPCORN CHICKEN:

Ingredients List

Chicken 500 g

Salt – 3/4 tsp

Black pepper powder – 1 tsp

Paprika – 1 tsp

Garlic powder – 1 tsp

Frankie is hot sauce – 2 Tbsp

Mayonnaise – 1 Tbsp

Egg – 1

Flour – 1 & 1/2 Cups

Cornflower – 1/4 Cup

Salt – 1/2 tsp

Black pepper powder – 1 tsp

Red Chill Powder  – 1 tsp

Garlic powder – 1 tsp

Ginger powder – 1 tsp

Onion Granules – 1 tsp

Oregano – 1 tsp

Cold Water – 500 ml

Oil Fir Frying

Instructions

Cut chicken pieces into bite sizes.

Pu Salt, Black pepper powder, Paprika, Garlic powder, Frankie’s red hot sauce, Mayonnaise and an egg on chicken and mix well. Marinade for 1/2 hour or longer if you prefer.

Make a flour coating mixture by adding Flour, Cornstarch, Salt, Black pepper powder, Red chili powder, Garlic powder, Ginger powder, Onion granules and Oregano and mix well.

Coat chicken pieces in flour and then dip them in cold water for few seconds and the recoat them in flour mixture.

Deep fry them in hot oil.

Shake off excess oil and put on cooling rack with kitchen towel underneath. 

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