Fried Chicken Poppers

STEP ONE:
To begin this chicken poppers recipe, cut the chicken breasts into small cubes.

STEP TWO:
Add to a bowl and mix the cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and pepper along with the buttermilk. Liberally coat the chicken breasts in the batter. Cover with food wrap, and chill in the fridge for several hours.

STEP THREE:
For the dipping sauce, mix apple cider vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, and hot sauce in a pan and simmer at medium heat until properly blended.

STEP FOUR:
Once the batter has been sufficiently chilled, mix flour and smoked paprika in a big bowl. Cover the battered chicken in the flour mix.

STEP FIVE:
Heat oil in a frying pan over high heat. Use a ThermoPro Lightning One-Second Instant-Read Meat Thermometer to determine if the oil has reached an optimal frying temperature of 327°F (164°).

STEP SIX:
Fry until golden brown. Remove the fried chicken poppers from heat. Drain on a paper towel and let the chicken poppers rest for a few minutes.

STEP SEVEN:
Serve the crispy chicken poppers with the dipping sauce. Enjoy!