Best Culver Crest Popcorn Chicken Recipes

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POPCORN-COATED POPCORN CHICKEN



Popcorn-Coated Popcorn Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Olive oil cooking spray, for spraying the baking sheet and chicken
1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 cups plain popped popcorn
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup buttermilk or milk
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons sweet paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a large releasable plastic bag, combine the chicken, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Seal and then shake and massage the bag so all the chicken pieces get coated with the seasoning. Set aside.
  • Add the popcorn to a separate large resealable plastic bag. Close the bag and, using a rolling pin, crush the popcorn into small pieces.
  • Set up your breading station using 3 pie pans. In the first pan, add the flour. In the second pan, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce and eggs. In the third pan, combine the popcorn, panko and paprika and stir to combine.
  • Working in batches, dredge the chicken pieces first in the flour, then in the buttermilk mixture and finally in the popcorn breading mixture, pressing the chicken into the breading mixture to make sure it gets completely coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet in 1 even layer. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes, flipping each piece halfway through. Serve immediately.

SWEET-AND-SOUR POPCORN CHICKEN



Sweet-and-Sour Popcorn Chicken image

This sweet and sour chicken dish is one you'll find yourself returning to again and again. Pre-cooked, frozen popcorn chicken simmered in a thick, homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is the secret to this fast and fabulous recipe. And what a great way to dress up frozen chicken nuggets! -Amy Corlew-Sherlock, Lapeer, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (12 ounces) frozen popcorn chicken
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Hot cooked rice, optional
Optional toppings: green onions and sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Microwave chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and onion; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to the juice to measure 1-1/3 cups; stir in vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup. , In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and pineapple; heat through. If desired, serve with rice and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

POPCORN CHICKEN



Popcorn Chicken image

Bite-sized pieces of chicken that are sure to be a family favorite. I love to serve it with homemade mashed potatoes and green beans.

Provided by Megan

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 28m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
oil for frying
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed

Steps:

  • Mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Beat eggs and lemon juice together in a separate bowl.
  • Heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Dip the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and again into the flour mixture.
  • Test the oil to make sure it is hot enough: a small amount of flour dropped in should sizzle. Place 10 pieces of chicken into the hot oil; cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate and season with salt. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 95.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 247.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

POPCORN CHICKEN WITH MAPLE-MUSTARD DIP



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Bite-size pieces of breaded and fried chicken, a favorite of Ree's sons Bryce and Todd, are the perfect size for a game-day party-and for dunking in the spicy-sweet dip.

Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil for frying
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size chunks
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large eggs, beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the maple-mustard dip: Mix the mustard, mayonnaise, maple syrup, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • For the popcorn chicken: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large high-sided skillet or pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 365 degrees F.
  • Add the breadcrumbs to a bowl and set aside. Add the chicken, cornstarch, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to a separate bowl and toss to combine and coat the chicken. A couple pieces at a time, toss the coated chicken in the breadcrumbs and coat thoroughly, until all the chicken is coated.
  • Fry the chicken in 3 or 4 batches until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Serve alongside the maple-mustard dip.

POPCORN CHICKEN



Popcorn Chicken image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sriracha, plus additional for drizzling
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
1 pound chicken tenders, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • For the honey sriracha mayo: Stir together the mayo, sriracha and honey to taste. Season with salt. Transfer to a small serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra sriracha. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the chicken: Put the paprika, garlic powder, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt in a large resealable plastic bag and shake to mix. Add the chicken and shake to thoroughly coat.
  • Put the flour in a large bowl. Beat the buttermilk and eggs together in another large bowl.
  • Bring a large, wide pot with about 1 1/2 inches of oil to 350 degrees F. Line a tray with paper towels.
  • Dredge half of the chicken in the flour. Remove from the flour, shake off the excess and dip it in the buttermilk mixture to coat. Let the excess drip off, then return it to the flour. Carefully put the chicken in the oil and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the paper towels with a slotted spoon and sprinkle lightly with salt. Return the oil to 350 degrees F and repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Top with chives and serve with the honey sriracha mayo.

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