Description
Craving the crispy and flavorful taste of Popeyes chicken and shrimp at home? This recipe delivers the perfect crunch with a well-seasoned batter, just like the famous fast-food chain. Made with juicy chicken, tender shrimp, and a spicy, crispy coating, this dish is perfect for family dinners, game nights, or weekend cravings. Serve with dipping sauces and fries for a complete meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Shrimp
Two boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
One cup raw shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Marinade
One cup buttermilk
One teaspoon salt
One teaspoon black pepper
One teaspoon paprika
One teaspoon garlic powder
One teaspoon hot sauce optional
For the Breading
Two cups all-purpose flour
One cup cornstarch
One tablespoon paprika
One teaspoon cayenne pepper
One teaspoon garlic powder
One teaspoon onion powder
One teaspoon salt
One teaspoon black pepper
For Frying
Four cups vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl whisk together buttermilk salt black pepper paprika garlic powder and hot sauce if using
Add the chicken strips and shrimp to the marinade ensuring they are fully coated
Cover and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes or up to four hours for extra flavor
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl mix flour cornstarch paprika cayenne pepper garlic powder onion powder salt and black pepper
Coat the Chicken and Shrimp
Remove the marinated chicken and shrimp from the buttermilk allowing excess to drip off
Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture pressing gently to ensure a thick coating
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or Dutch oven heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat to 350°F 175°C
Fry the Chicken and Shrimp
Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry for six to eight minutes until golden brown and crispy
Remove and drain on a wire rack
Next fry the shrimp for two to three minutes until crispy and cooked through
Drain excess oil on a paper towel lined plate
Serve and Enjoy
Serve hot with dipping sauces such as spicy mayo ranch or honey mustard
Pair with fries biscuits or coleslaw for a complete Popeyes-style meal
Notes
For extra crispiness double-dip the chicken and shrimp in the buttermilk and flour mixture before frying
Use a thermometer to ensure the oil stays at 350°F 175°C for the best frying results
Marinating longer enhances flavor but thirty minutes is enough for a delicious taste
- Prep Time: Forty minutes
- Cook Time: Twenty minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Southern Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One serving
- Calories: Four hundred eighty kcal
- Sugar: Two grams
- Sodium: Nine hundred mg
- Fat: Twenty four grams
- Saturated Fat: Six grams
- Unsaturated Fat: Sixteen grams
- Trans Fat: Zero grams
- Carbohydrates: Forty eight grams
- Fiber: Two grams
- Protein: Thirty two grams
- Cholesterol: One hundred twenty mg
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