Description
- This KFC-Style Indian Popcorn Chicken is a delicious and crispy snack. Bite-sized pieces of chicken are seasoned with Indian spices, breaded, and deep-fried to golden perfection. Enjoy them as an appetizer or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare Coating: In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Coat Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge each piece in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Fry Chicken: Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes per batch. Ensure they are cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fried chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra tender chicken, brine the chicken in a mixture of yogurt and water for 4-8 hours before seasoning.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and bread crumbs.
- For a dairy-free version, skip the yogurt and use egg whites for binding.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Indian, American
Nutrition
- Calories: 426 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 824mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 73mg