Popcorn Chicken with BBQ Sauce

Name: Popcorn Chicken with BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500g boneless chicken thighs; 500ml buttermilk; 2 x tsp smoked paprika; 1 x tsp cumin; 1 x tsp chilli powder; 1 x tsp garlic powder; 1 x tsp mixed herbs; 1 & 1/2 cups brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2 x oranges squeezed; 1 x tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 x tbsp yellow mustard; 2 x tsp smoked paprika; 1 x tsp tabasco; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 x tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 cups plain flour; 1 1/2 cups corn flour; 2 x tsp smoked paprika; 1 x tsp cumin; 1 x tsp chilli powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 x tsp mixed herbs; 1 x tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper

7 steps

Prep:2hCook:20min

Crispy, Crunchy, Tangy, Delicious.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:35:12 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

113

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1107.1 kcal (55%)

Total Fat27.7 g (40%)

Carbs180.2 g (69%)

Sugars95.6 g (106%)

Protein35.8 g (72%)

Sodium2252.5 mg (113%)

Fiber4.7 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Begin with pouring the buttermilk into a bowl, add the seasonings and mix well.

Step 2

Chop the chicken thighs into bite size pieces and add to the buttermilk. Cover and leave in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 3

For the BBQ sauce, add all of the ingredients into a cold pan. Mix well and then place on a medium-high heat. Stir well and let it bubble away for 15-20 minutes until it begins to reduce and thicken. Leave to cool.

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the fridge and in a big mixing bowl add the flour, corn flour and seasonings. Drop in the chicken and mix thoroughly making sure all the chicken is evenly coated.

Step 5

Using a deep sauce pan, add 2-3 inces of oil (sunflower, canola etc) and bring up to 180c/350f.

Step 6

Fry the chicken in 2-3 batches in order to not overload the oil. Once the chicken is golden brown and begins to float you know it's cooked. Place onto a drying rack and season with salt.

Step 7

Serve with the BBQ sauce and enjoy!