Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken (Print Version)
Crunchy chicken bites glazed in hot honey, offering the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Poultry
01 -
2 pounds chicken breast, diced into small pieces
→ Breading and Coating
02 -
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 -
1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Binding
07 -
2 large eggs, beaten
→ Hot Honey Sauce
08 -
1/2 cup honey
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1/2 cup hot sauce
→ Frying
10 -
4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
# Steps:
01 -
Add vegetable oil to a heavy-bottomed pot and bring to 375°F over medium heat.
02 -
While oil heats, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
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Evenly toss diced chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture until all surfaces are coated.
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Beat the eggs in a separate shallow dish. Dip each piece of coated chicken into the beaten eggs.
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Return all egg-dipped chicken pieces to the flour mixture and toss again, ensuring a thick, even coating.
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Working in batches of up to 8 pieces, fry coated chicken in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cooked pieces to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken.
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Combine honey and hot sauce in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until the mixture begins to bubble gently, then remove from heat.
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Generously drizzle warm hot honey sauce over the cooked popcorn chicken. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
To ensure a crispy crust, avoid overcrowding the pot during frying and allow oil to return to temperature between batches.