Homemade Popcorn Chicken

INGREDIENTS

lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces

3/4 cup

buttermilk

1 tsp

smoked paprika

1 1/2 cups

all purpose flour

1/2 tbsp

cornstarch

1/8 tsp

pepper

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

garlic powder

cayenne pepper (optional)

1/2 cup

all purpose flour, set aside

Canola oil, for frying (use enough so the chicken pieces will be swimming!)

Large heavy bottom fry pan with high sides (at least 3 inches)

Deep fry thermometer, attached to the side of your pan

Deep fry slotted spoon or wire basket for turning/removing the chicken

Wire cooling rack placed on top of a large cookie sheet lined with paper towel