How to cook KFC's Popcorn Chicken At Home!

Watch the full video recipe here: https://youtu.be/lCTIqCcyofc



Ingredients:
* Chicken breast
* 2 cups Plain Flour
* 1/2 teaspoon Thyme
* 1/3 teaspoon Oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon Basil
* 1 teaspoon Celery Salt (plus an extra ½ teaspoon for the buttermilk marinade)
* 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
* 1 teaspoon Dried Mustard
* 4 teaspoons Paprika (plus an extra ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika for the buttermilk marinade)
* 2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
* 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
* 3 teaspoons White Pepper
* 2/3 teaspoon Salt
* 2/3 teaspoon MSG (plus an extra ½ teaspoon for the buttermilk marinade)
* 500 ml Buttermilk
* Oil for frying
* Sweet Chili Sauce for serving

Instructions:
Prepare the Breading Mix:
* In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of plain flour with 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, 1/3 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of basil, 1 teaspoon of celery salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried mustard, 4 teaspoons of paprika, 2 teaspoons of garlic salt, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 3 teaspoons of white pepper, 2/3 teaspoon of salt, and 2/3 teaspoon of MSG.
* Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly to create the iconic KFC breading mix. Set aside.

Prepare the Chicken:
* Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
* Now, find the direction of the grain of the breast and slice it into strips at an angle.
* Cut the strips further into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate the Chicken:
* In a separate bowl, pour 500ml of buttermilk.
* Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk, followed by an additional ½ teaspoon of celery salt, ½ teaspoon of MSG, and ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika.
* Mix it all together and let it sit in the refrigerator for an hour to 4 hours to marinate.

Bread the Chicken:
* Take a small amount of the buttermilk from the marinated chicken and stir it into the breading mix. This will create little lumps in the breading mix which will give your chicken that extra crunch.
* Now, take the chicken pieces from the buttermilk and coat them well with the breading mix. Ensure each piece is fully coated. Tip: Use one hand for wet ingredients and the other for dry ingredients to keep things tidy.

Fry the Chicken:
* Heat a deep fryer or a pot of oil to 190°C or 374°F.
* Once the oil is up to temperature, cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding.
* Stir the chicken pieces occasionally to prevent them from sticking together.
* After about 4 to 5 minutes, or once golden brown, remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on a wire rack.
* Repeat the process for the remaining chicken pieces.

Serve:
* Serve your homemade KFC Popcorn Chicken hot, with a side of sweet chilli sauce.