Dinner for 5
Popcorn Chicken
Chicken pieces soak in spicy buttermilk, receive a seasoned flour coating, and fry until crisp and fully cooked.
$5.58for 4 servings
$1.40 per serving$5.58 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 7, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.85Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.98 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Hot sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Baking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk or sour milk
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp each chili powder
- 2 tsp each paprika
- 1 tsp each baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil
Steps
- Stir the buttermilk and hot sauce in a large bowl, then add the chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Mix flour, chili powder, paprika, baking powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Lift the chicken from the marinade and coat each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350 F.
- Fry the chicken in small batches for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until golden and 165 F inside.
- Drain the chicken on a clean rack or paper towel and repeat with the remaining pieces.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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