Name: Popcorn Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cups oil, or as needed; 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly.

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings:

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
teaspoon salt
teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups oil, or as needed
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed

Directions

In a bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and lemon juice together until well combined.
Heat 2 inches of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Take each piece of chicken and dredge it in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
Dip the coated chicken into the beaten egg mixture, letting the excess egg drip back into the bowl.
Press the chicken back into the flour mixture to coat it thoroughly.
Carefully lower the chicken pieces into the hot oil, working in batches. Fry the chicken until golden brown, about 7 to 8 minutes.
Once golden brown, transfer the chicken pieces to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat the process with the remaining chicken pieces.

Recipe Tip

To test if the oil is hot enough, drop in a small amount of flour. If it sizzles, the oil is ready for frying.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	451	-
Total Fat	18g	24%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	96mg	32%
Sodium	248mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate	49g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2g	6%
Total Sugars	1g	-
Protein	21g	42%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	26mg	2%
Iron	4mg	21%
Potassium	208mg	4%

Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Important: If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Comments

Sarah Clark

10/05/2025 03:50:18 PM

This dish came out wonderful! I believe that the flour could benefit from doubling the amount of seasoning, but aside from that, I wouldn't make any other changes.

Ashley Flores

10/07/2025 07:56:42 PM

Review before you start cooking: Echoing previous comments, this dish requires significantly more seasoning and salt. I suggest using at least 3 tablespoons of salt and doubling the amount of garlic powder. Additionally, 2 cups of flour is excessive, resulting in a considerable amount being leftover unused. For optimal results, I would recommend frying for a minimum of 10 minutes to achieve that crisp, golden exterior.

Diane Wilson

10/06/2025 05:56:20 PM

I followed the recipe with a couple of modifications and decided to use the air fryer, and the result was fantastic! After reading some reviews mentioning the need for more seasonings, I seasoned the chicken with salt the night before and allowed it to marinate in the fridge overnight. This simple step added so much more flavor and made the dish truly amazing. Thank you!

Raymond Anderson

10/06/2025 06:18:42 AM

This recipe turned out absolutely perfect after I took the advice of other commenters and increased the seasonings to 3 tablespoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of pepper, and 2 tablespoons of garlic powder. It was truly incredible! I used gluten-free flour (due to Celiac) and the result was a dish that was light, perfectly seasoned, and incredibly delicious!

Linda Campbell

10/05/2025 05:50:12 AM

Honestly, I found the original recipe to be quite bland and lacking in flavor. It seemed to be missing the kick of salt and pepper. I decided to tweak the recipe by incorporating additional salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red chili powder, and extra garlic powder to the flour. I also squeezed in some extra lemon juice into the egg mixture. The second batch turned out significantly tastier after these modifications.

Nicholas Gonzalez

10/04/2025 08:19:54 AM

I seasoned the flour generously with Lowry's seasoning salt and it turned out to be delicious. The kids absolutely enjoyed it!

Deborah Nguyen

10/05/2025 01:37:19 AM

My family thoroughly enjoyed it.

Charles Davis

10/06/2025 07:38:56 AM

Love it! Thanks.

Kenneth Martin

10/07/2025 08:32:02 PM

Delicious delight for all!

Angela Johnson

10/05/2025 08:11:19 PM

I tried this recipe for my sons and it was a massive success! Not a single complaint, and the dinner table was completely silent while they enjoyed it! This recipe is definitely a keeper!