Popular
Latest From the Show
How To Make Popcorn Chicken with White Cheddar Popcorn & Buffalo…
"Seinfeld" Star Jason Alexander Has Been Taking Pottery Lessons …
"Seinfeld" Star Jason Alexander Opens Up About Losing TV Parents…
The Hilarious Reason Jason Alexander Doesn't Answer to "George" …
This Vegetable Garden in a Medical Center Parking Lot Helps to F…
How to Make Crispy Fennel-Topped Fish with Garlic and Oil Spaghe…
Molly Yeh's Cozy Tater Tot Casserole + Rach Uses Up Takeout Left…
Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson on Trying to Balance Serious New…
Looking Back on Favorite Memories With Our Late Friend Ray the B…
How to Make Bison Empanadas
How to Make Stuffed Eggplant | Rachael Ray
Jason Alexander Shares "Seinfeld" Stories + Rachael's Spaghetti …
TikTok Influencer Embracing Gray Hair Shares Top Gray Hair Trans…
How to Make Blueberry Banana Gluten-Free Waffles with Clover Son…
How to Make Korean-Style Noodles with Veggies and Spicy Sausage …
How to Make Chicken Salad | Jacques Pepin
Jesse Palmer on Dream "Bachelor in Paradise" Celebs + Wild BTS S…
Jesse Palmer Sweetly Explains Why Wife Emely Fardo is the One
How to Make Boneless Pork Chops or Chicken Breasts "a la Mode" (…
Rach's Stuffed Eggplant + The Winner of "Next Level Chef" Makes…
Each product has been independently selected by our editorial team. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms.
"A while ago, I made popcorn shrimp with popcorn. Everyone loved it, except for my friends who don't like seafood. This chicken version is for them." – Rach
Rach's Tip: Make your own White Cheddar Popcorn! Simply pop a cup of kernels in a covered pot according to package directions then toss with ½ cup white cheddar cheese powder.
Ingredients
For the Popcorn Fried Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 2 quarts canola oil, for frying
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried lemon peel or finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or other ground hot chile powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Rach's go-to is Frank's RedHot)
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh dill and chives, for garnish
For the White Cheddar Dill Popcorn (or use store-bought as a shortcut):
- One 8 ½-ounce bag white cheddar popcorn
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
For the Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh leafy herbs (Rach used dill, flat-leaf parsley, and chives)
- ¼ cup hot sauce (Rach's go-to is Frank's RedHot)
- About 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Salt and pepper
Yield
Serves: 4 to 6
Preparation
For the Popcorn Fried Chicken, cut each chicken tender crosswise into three pieces.
Fill a deep pot with 3 ½ to 4 inches of oil and heat to 350°F (medium to medium-high heat).
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, Old Bay, sugar, lemon peel, cayenne, and salt. Pour half of the flour mixture into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken and shake to coat.
In another medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and hot sauce. Shake excess flour off the chicken. Dip chicken in the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture left in the bowl. Working in batches, fry chicken until outside is deep golden brown and meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
For the White Cheddar Dill Popcorn, in a large bowl, toss popcorn with dill and spices.
For the Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce, in a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients until combined.
Add chicken nuggets to the bowl with popcorn; toss. Top with ½ cup dill and chives. Serve with the sauce.
Want More?
Get Our Best Recipes, Life Hacks, DIY Ideas & More… Delivered Right to Your Inbox
By signing up, I agree to the Terms & to receive emails from the “Rachael Ray” show
