Description
This Spicy Glazed Popcorn Chicken is a crispy, golden-brown dish tossed in a sweet-and-spicy glaze made with chili sauce, Sriracha, and soy sauce. Perfect for snacks, gatherings, or a fun dinner option.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 3–4 cups neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Glaze
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- Heat 3–4 inches of oil in a pot to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet with paper towels for draining.
- Toss chicken pieces in buttermilk. In a separate dish, mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients: sweet chili sauce, ketchup, Sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Toss warm chicken in the glaze or brush the glaze onto each piece. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-coat the chicken by repeating the dredging process.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the amount of Sriracha and cayenne.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired