Popcorn Chicken

Name: Popcorn Chicken
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon salt-free cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup beer; 8 pepperoncini peppers (optional); 1 quart vegetable oil; honey mustard sauce, for dipping (optional); ranch dressing, for dipping (optional)

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon salt-free cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup beer
8 pepperoncini peppers (optional)
1 quart vegetable oil
honey mustard sauce, for dipping (optional)
ranch dressing, for dipping (optional)

Directions

1

Toss chicken with 1 1/2 tsp of the Cajun seasoning and 1/2 tsp of the salt. In a large bowl, whisk flour, beer and remaining 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss chicken and peppers in batter and coat completely.
2

In a Dutch oven, heat oil to 375 deg. Working in 3 batches, drop chicken pieces and peppers into oil, one piece at a time. Fry for 3 minutes, gently stirring halfway through cooking time.
3

With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and peppers from oil and place on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Serve immediately with, if desired, honey mustard and ranch.