Gluten-Free Crispy Chicken Poppers
Perfectly golden and irresistibly crunchy, these Gluten-Free Crispy Chicken Poppers are the ultimate bite-sized delight for snack lovers and party hosts alike. This recipe transforms tender chicken breast into crispy morsels by coating them in a flavorful blend of gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, cornstarch, and spices like paprika and garlic powder. The addition of a buttermilk and egg wash ensures the poppers have a light, flaky texture that's packed with flavor. Fried to perfection in canola oil, these poppers are gluten-free and great for entertaining or indulgent snacking. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re best served hot with your favorite dipping sauces for a crowd-pleasing treat that everyone—gluten-free or not—will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- 120 milliliters buttermilk
- 150 grams gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
- 100 grams cornstarch
- 500 milliliters canola oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
Season the chicken cubes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs and then add the buttermilk, mixing well.
Place the gluten-free panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
Place the cornstarch in another shallow dish.
Heat canola oil in a deep-frying pan or pot over medium heat, aiming for oil temperature around 350°F (175°C).
While the oil is heating, dip each chicken cube first into the cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
Then dip the chicken into the egg and buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
Finally, coat the chicken with the gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, pressing slightly to adhere.
Carefully place a few chicken poppers into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the poppers from the oil using a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining chicken pieces.
Serve the gluten-free crispy chicken poppers hot, optionally with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 510.3 g | 654% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.2 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 122.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 816 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 5285 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.3 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 167.7 g | 335% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1921 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
