Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken
Crispy golden popcorn chicken tossed in a glossy hot honey glaze that balances sweet heat with irresistible crunch, perfect for parties or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Dip the 1 pound chicken pieces into 2 beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Place coated chicken on a plate, pressing lightly so the coating adheres.
- Fry chicken in batches for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm 1/3 cup honey with 2 tablespoons hot sauce and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Toss the fried chicken in the hot honey glaze until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
- Toss in the glaze just before serving to keep the coating crunchy.
- Adjust the hot sauce to control the spice level.
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