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Classic Buttermilk Popcorn Chicken with Honey Mustard
A 74-minute American dinner for 4 — 685 calories per serving.
per serving, estimated
Crispy bite-sized chicken pieces soaked in buttermilk and fried golden, served with a tangy honey mustard dip, creamy coleslaw, and seasoned waffle fries.
Ingredients
Serves 4 · custom servings available with a Kiwi account
Buttermilk Popcorn Chicken
- 1¾ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1½ cups All-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Honey Mustard Dipping Saucesauce
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt
Creamy Classic Coleslawside
- 4 cups green cabbage (finely shredded)
- 1 carrot (peeled and grated)
- ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Steps
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Buttermilk Popcorn Chicken
- Whisk 1 cup buttermilk and 1 tablespoon hot sauce together in a large bowl. 2 min
- Add the 1¾ pounds of 1-inch chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. 20 min
- Whisk together 1½ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a shallow dish. 4 min
- Pour 3 cups vegetable oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven and heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F. 8 min
- Lift the chicken pieces from the marinade one at a time, letting excess drip off, then dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing to adhere. 5 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Working in 3–4 batches, fry the chicken pieces for 4–5 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until deep golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F); do not crowd the pot. 20 min
- Transfer each batch to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and season immediately with a pinch of kosher salt. 2 min
Honey Mustard Dipping Saucesauce
- Combine 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl. 4 min
- Whisk until completely smooth, then taste and adjust honey or vinegar to your preference. 2 min
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 10 min
Creamy Classic Coleslawside
- Quarter the cabbage, remove the core, and finely shred to yield 4 cups; peel and grate the carrot. 8 min
- In a small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon celery seed, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until smooth. 3 min
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot, toss thoroughly to coat, then cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. 15 min
- Toss once more before serving and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed. 2 min
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