Popcorn chicken
"Better than KFC popcorn chicken, because this is WAY crispier and it's not greasy! Remarkably straightforward to make and quick to cook...."
INGREDIENTS
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500g / 1lb chicken breast (, skinless boneless, tenderloin or boneless thighs (Note 1))
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3/4 cup buttermilk ((Note 2 for yogurt/milk sub))
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1 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt ((Note 3))
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1 large egg ((~50 - 55g, 2 oz in shell))
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1 1/2 cups flour (, plain / all purpose)
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1/2 cup corn flour / cornstarch ((makes it crispy!))
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1 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt ((Note 3))
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1/2 tsp celery salt ((sub 1/4 tsp extra salt))
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp regular paprika ((aka sweet paprika, not hot or smoked))
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1 tsp dried thyme (, crushed with fingers to make it finer)
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1 tsp dried oregano (, crushed with fingers to make it finer)
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3/4 tsp onion powder
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2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp mustard powder
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1/2 tsp ginger powder
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (, optional (tiniest background warmth, doesn't make it spicy))
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2 1/2 - 3 1/2 cups canola oil (2.5 cm / 1" depth) (, or vegetable or peanut oil (Note 8 for re-use))
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1/2 batch Honey mustard dipping sauce ((pictured in post))
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Ketchup, tomato sauce,
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