Appetizer for 8
Popcorn Chicken with bread crumbs
Small chicken pieces are soaked in buttermilk, coated with seasoned panko, and fried in batches until crisp and safely cooked.
$7.08for 4 servings
$1.77 per serving$7.08 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.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetAppetizersSnacks
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 3 lb | $10.47Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.16 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 lb chicken breast
- 5 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups panko crumbs
- 1 cup oil
Steps
- Cut the chicken into small pieces and season the flour with salt and garlic powder.
- Dip the chicken in buttermilk, then coat each piece with the seasoned flour.
- Press the coated chicken into the panko crumbs until fully covered.
- Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet to 350 F.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per batch, turning often, until golden and 165 F inside.
- Drain the popcorn chicken on a plate and finish the remaining batches.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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