This Crispy Popcorn Chicken with French Fries is a classic fast-food favorite made with bite-sized pieces of crunchy fried chicken, golden fries, and a side of ketchup for dipping. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, family dinner, game day snack, or meal-prep box.
Ingredients
For the Popcorn Chicken
1½ pounds (700 g) boneless chicken thighs or chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Crispy Coating
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
For the French Fries
4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
For Serving
½ cup ketchup
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