Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Chicken

   Take boneless chicken breast and dice it into small, bite-sized pieces.

2. 2.Season Chicken

   Place the diced chicken in a bowl. Season generously with salt and white pepper. Add turmeric powder for color and paprika to balance the color. Also, add Royco for enhanced taste.

3. 3.Marinate Chicken

   Mix all the seasonings thoroughly with the chicken pieces until they are well coated. Add grated garlic and mix again. Let the chicken rest and marinate for 10 minutes.

4. 4.Prepare Egg Wash

   In a separate bowl, crack and whisk one egg until the yolk and white are fully combined.

5. 5.Combine Chicken with Egg

   Pour the whisked egg over the marinated chicken pieces and mix thoroughly, ensuring each piece is coated with the egg.

6. 6.Prepare Dry Coating Mix

   In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients: 3 tablespoons of wheat flour, half a tablespoon of corn starch, a quarter tablespoon of Royco, and a quarter tablespoon of baking powder. Add turmeric and paprika for color, and optionally, a pinch of black or white pepper. Mix these dry ingredients well.

7. 7.First Dusting

   Take a flat plate and spread a portion of the dry coating mix. Place the egg-coated chicken pieces onto the dry mix and dust them thoroughly, ensuring each piece is fully covered with the flour mixture.

8. 8.First Water Dip

   Place the dusted chicken pieces into a strainer and dip them into a bowl of water. Ensure all pieces are wet.

9. 9.Second Dusting

   Immediately after dipping in water, transfer the chicken pieces back to the dry coating mix and dust them again, ensuring a second layer of coating is formed.

10. 10.Second Water Dip

    Repeat the water dipping process by placing the chicken back into the strainer and dipping it into water.

11. 11.Third Dusting

    For the final coating, transfer the chicken pieces back to the dry mix and dust them thoroughly for the third time. This multi-layer coating will give the popcorn chicken its characteristic crispy texture.

12. 12.Deep Fry

    Heat cooking oil in a deep pan or pot. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches. Deep fry until they are golden brown and crispy, which should take approximately 3-5 minutes per batch.

13. 13.Serve

    Remove the fried popcorn chicken from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite accompaniments.