Crispy Popcorn Chicken

YIELD 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME 20 min

TOTAL TIME 20 min

INGREDIENTS

• kosher salt and black pepper

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 cup canola oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Place the flour in a second shallow bowl. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Dip the chicken in the buttermilk (shaking off any excess), then in the flour (tapping off any excess).

2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with ¼ teaspoon salt.

NUTRITION

Calories 582

Total Fat 27.1g

Saturated Fat 4.9g

Cholesterol 154mg

Sodium 211mg

Total Carbohydrate 26.8g

Dietary Fiber 0.8g

Total Sugars 3g

Protein 54.5g