How to Make Popcorn Chicken: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

To make popcorn chicken, start by cutting some skinless chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Then, add the chicken to a bowl with some buttermilk and salt and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour. Next, combine flour, salt, baking powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, ground turmeric, onion powder, and black pepper in a bag. Once the breading is mixed, add the chicken to the bag and shake it so all of the chicken is evenly coated. Finally, fry the chicken in a pan with some oil for 3-4 minutes. To learn how to make the breading using precise measurements, read on!