Girl, let me tell you about this absolutely divine midnight snack thatโs been my go-to whenever those late-night cravings hit! I call it my โCrispy Sweet & Spicy Asian Glazed Popcorn Chickenโ โ itโs seriously addictive and perfect for those Netflix binges.
Listen, I know what youโre thinking โ popcorn chicken at midnight? Trust me, honey, once you try this recipe, youโll be sneaking to your kitchen at 2 AM like I do! ๐
What youโll need (because weโre fancy like that):
โ 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
โ 2 cups buttermilk
โ 2 cups all-purpose flour
โ Your favorite Asian sweet chili sauce
โ Honey (just a drizzle, weโre not trying to feed bears)
โ Sesame seeds
โ Green onions for garnish
โ Salt and pepper to taste
Now, letโs get cooking (even if your family thinks youโre crazy for cooking this late):
1. First, marinate those chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. I usually do this while catching up on my favorite reality TV show โ multitasking queen over here! ๐
1. Mix your flour with some salt and pepper in a separate bowl. Donโt be shy with the seasoning, weโre not making bland food in this house!
1. Heat your oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350ยฐF (or until a pinch of flour sizzles โ thatโs the non-fancy way I do it).
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1. Now, take each piece of chicken from the buttermilk, dredge in flour mixture, and fry until golden brown and crispy (about 3-4 minutes). Work in batches โ nobody likes crowded chicken!
1. While theyโre still hot, toss them in a mixture of sweet chili sauce and a touch of honey. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
The result? Crispy, sweet, slightly spicy, and totally Instagram-worthy bites thatโll make your midnight snack game legendary!
Pro tip: Make extra because, somehow, the smell always wakes up someone in the house who suddenly becomes โjust passing by the kitchen.โ Yeah, right! ๐
Iโd love to hear how this recipe turned out for you! Drop a comment below and share your midnight cooking adventures. And donโt forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes thatโll make your taste buds dance! Iโm always sharing new recipes, cooking tips, and maybe a kitchen fail story or two (hey, weโre all human!).
Remember, calories donโt count after midnight โ thatโs just science! ๐ Now go make this deliciousness and thank me later! xoxo
