Chipotle Popcorn Chicken

Warning: Chipotle Popcorn Chicken you need to try

We’re diving into a simple yet delicious dish: Chipotle Popcorn Chicken! This chicken recipe is easy chicken dish is a perfect quick meal, and the crispy chicken pairs perfectly with your favorite dipping sauce. Learn how to cook this classic snack.  Find out: What is popcorn chicken made of?  Is popcorn chicken just chicken nuggets?

Ingredients:

 

3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless

½ cup Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce chopped finely  

1 cup buttermilk

1 egg

2 T cornstarch 

salt and pepper to taste   

Panko breadcrumbs

oil for frying  

 

1. In a bowl whisk together buttermilk, egg, cornstarch, salt, pepper and chipotle peppers.

2. Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch pieces. Place the chicken in the batter and let it sit for at least a couple hours in the fridge.

3. Pour some panko breadcrumbs in a shallow plate.4. Heat the oil in a large skillet, or fire up the deep fat fryer.

5. Coat each piece of chicken with breadcrumbs, add more breadcrumbs as needed, and fry on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

6. Place on paper napkins to soak up some of the oil. Repeat with all chicken pieces. Only add a few pieces of chicken to the skillet at a time, so the chicken turns out crispy.

7. Serve and ENJOY!

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