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Dill Pickle Popcorn Chicken

Crispy bite-size popcorn chicken will be a hit with the whole family! An easy kid-friendly fried chicken recipe. The chicken is marinated for extra flavor!
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword chick fil a, chicken, chicken bites, chicken breast, dinner, entree, Food, fried chicken, popcorn chicken, Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 637kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs diced into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup pickle brine
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning salt I like Johnny's
  • 1 cup canola oil

Instructions

  • Place the chicken pieces and pickle juice in a resealable plastic bag (or other non-reactive) container and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • In a bowl beat egg and milk together.
  • In a large plastic bag combine flour, baking power and salt. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg and milk. Then place in the seasoned flour and shake until nicely coated. Let set in the flour for about 10 minutes while you heat the oil.
  • In a large pot heat about 1/2 inch of oil to 350 degrees. Once hot, shake the excess flour off of the chicken pieces and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. You may need to do this in batches to avoid crowding the pan.
  • Once chicken is cooked use a slotted spoon to transfer the pieces to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with a little more seasoning salt if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Nutrition facts not guaranteed to be accurate.

Nutrition

Calories: 637kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.9g | Protein: 36.6g | Fat: 46.1g | Saturated Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1206mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 1.3g