A quick, crispy, super-flavorful chicken popcorn that comes together with fewer steps and maximum taste.
Chicken popcorn is one of those things I always keep ready in my freezer — perfect for lunch boxes, after-school snacks, or even a quick weeknight dinner. What makes this version special is how simple the process is: the chicken is marinated with spices, egg, and milk all together, so there’s no need for that usual egg-dip-then-flour routine. Just coat it once in the spiced flour mix, fry, and done. The result is crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and packed with bold flavors that my kids absolutely love.
It’s an easy, fuss-free recipe that tastes like a treat every single time.
Chicken Popcorn
A quick, crispy, super-flavorful chicken popcorn that comes together with fewer steps and maximum taste.
Ingredients
For marination:
- 400 grams chicken cut in cubes
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cajun spice (add half a tsp more of paprika/red chilli powder if you don’t have cajun)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- black pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp soya sauce
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
For the flour mix:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- ¾ tsp cajun spice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with the above ingredients.
- Prepare flour mixture.
- Dip the chicken in flour mix and coat the chicken. Massage the chicken well and shake off excess flour.If you want a crunchier coating, pour a few tbsp more of milk into the remaining chicken marinade and re-dip the chicken in marinate and then flour again.
- Deep fry until golden.
