Best Chipotle Popcorn Chicken Recipes

CHIPOTLE POPCORN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
• Pour buttermilk and can of chiles over the chicken, making sure to get all of the adobo sauce out of the can. Mix well to incorporate.
• Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
• In a separate bowl, mix together panko bread crumbs, chili powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Remove chicken from the refrigerator and dredge the pieces in the bread crumb mixture for an even coat.
• Fry them in 350˚F (180˚C) oil until they are crispy and golden brown (about 2 minutes).
• Drain on paper towels.
• Garnish with an additional sprinkle of smoked paprika and serve.
• Enjoy!

CHIPOTLE POPCORN CHICKEN RECIPE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place in mixing bowl and cover with buttermilk and pureed chipotle chilis. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Once the chicken has had time to sit in buttermilk, dredge the chicken in seasoned flour and fry in a 350°F fryer. Once out of fryer, season with salt, pepper and chopped cilantro.

CHIPOTLE POPCORN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together chipotle peppers, buttermilk, egg, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
• 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 or overnight.
• Pour some panko breadcrumbs in a shallow plate.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet.
• 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. 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 as not to over crowd, so the chicken turns out crispy.
• Once out of fryer, season with more salt, pepper (if desired) and chopped cilantro to taste.
• Serve with your choice of dip.

CHIPOTLE POPCORN CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Place in mixing bowl and cover with buttermilk and pureed chipotle chilies. 2. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Once the chicken has had time to sit in buttermilk, dredge the chicken in seasoned flour and fry in a 350 degree fryer. 3. Once out of the fryer, season with salt, pepper and chopped cilantro.