Sonic Popcorn Chicken (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4-6 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •- 2 lbs boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch nugget pieces
- •- 2 cups buttermilk
- •- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- •- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- •- 2 tbsp seasoned salt
- •- 2 tsp black pepper
- •- 2 tsp garlic powder
- •- 1 tsp paprika
- •- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- •- Optional: Ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- 11. Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for 2 hours in refrigerator, ensuring full coverage.
- 22. Mix flour, cornstarch, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in large shallow bowl. Create a uniform breading mixture.
- 33. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture, pressing coating firmly to adhere.
- 44. Heat vegetable oil in large cast-iron skillet to 350°F. Oil should be 2-3 inches deep.
- 55. Carefully place breaded chicken pieces into hot oil, working in batches to prevent overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- 66. Remove chicken using slotted spoon, drain on wire rack with paper towels underneath to maintain crispiness.