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Chipotle Popcorn Chicken
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Chipotle Popcorn Chicken

This super tasty spicy Chipotle Popcorn Chicken recipe is one of my favourite appetizer ideas. Made with 2 chicken breasts and coated in breadcrumbs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp vinegar
  • 2 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless and cut into cubes
  • 4 chipotle peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the milk and vinegar and let sit for around 5 minutes. 
  • Whisk in the chipotle peppers, egg, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken in the batter and let sit in the fridge for a couple of hours.
  • Pour some breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl and coat each piece of chicken with breadcrumbs.
  • Heat the oil on medium heat, and fry the chicken on both sides for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Place on paper towels to soak up some of the oil. Repeat with all the chicken pieces. 

Notes

Total time does not include time chilling in fridge.