Popcorn Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 ground cayenne pepper
• 2 1/2-3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a wide bowl.

2. 2

   In a deeper bowl, whisk the milk and lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk in the eggs. Add the chicken pieces to the egg mixture and let them rest for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade and toss it in the flour mixture, turning on all sides to coat.

4. 4

   Heat the oil to 350 degrees and fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches and using a spider skimmer, remove the chicken to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. For best results, serve promptly.