Crispy Keto Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Crispy Keto Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Get ready to enjoy this crispy Keto Popcorn Chicken Recipe that's perfect for a quick snack or dinner. These bite-sized chicken pieces are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, giving you that irresistible crunch with every bite. Plus, they're super easy to fry up in no time.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Small bites

Cuisine American, European, International

Keyword add the chicken, breaded, chicken breast, crispy, fried chicken, fry, popcorn chicken, popcorn chicken recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings Portions

Calories 231kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Whey Protein
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Smoked paprika
2 Teaspoons Salt
2 Teaspoons Black Pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Wash and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces or small cubes. You can look at the video for this recipe so you will know the exact size of how I cut them. Prepare the eggs and all the dry ingredients by placing each of them in a small storage container. Doing this as a preparation part makes the whole process easier.
Prepare separate bowls for the eggs and dry coating mixture. Whisk up at least two eggs in a bowl and set aside. Start preparing the dry mixture by combining all the dry ingredients, starting with the whey protein and baking powder, followed by all the seasonings needed: granulated garlic, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper.
Since this recipe does not need marinating, you can directly coat these chicken pieces with egg and breading. Start by dipping them one by one into the egg and transfer the chicken onto the dry mixture to dredge. Make sure to coat them evenly. After that, dip the coated chicken again into the egg and repeat with the rest of the chicken pieces for double coating. This process helps the chicken get more crispy and crunchy once fried. Once they are all coated, place the breaded popcorn chicken on a baking sheet with a paper towel and start heating your oil in the pan.
Place the breaded chicken into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Add the chicken in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Use the strainer to check if they are cooked and super crispy.
Once fried, remove the chicken from the oil and transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate using the strainer to drain excess oil. Let the chicken dry for a few minutes and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

Video

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Notes

Oil: Use either olive oil or vegetable oil to fry the chicken. They are a healthier option for cooking oil.
Whey protein: Instead of using all-purpose flour or panko breadcrumbs high in carbs, use whey protein as the coating base.
Double coating: The double coating process will make the chicken popcorn extra crispy and add a thicker layer of coating to the chicken.
Thermometer: If you are new to cooking, you can use a thermometer to check the oil's temperature and ensure it is heated to the right temperature before frying.

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