KFC CHICKEN POPCORN

• 1 lb (450 to 500 grams) chicken breast (boneless)
• ¼ cup cornstarch or all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk or yogurt (optional, skip to make dairy-free)
• 2 egg whites (or ½ cup buttermilk or yogurt)
• 2 cups panko crumbs (or bread crumbs)
• Oil for deep frying

Seasoning (or 1½ tablespoon cajun spice mix)

• ¾ to 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
• 1½ teaspoons garlic powder (or 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste)
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (pepper powder)
• ½ to 1½ teaspoon paprika (or cayenne pepper or red chilli powder)
• ¼ teaspoon allspice or 2 tsp garam masala

Optional for serving

• 2 teaspoon seasoning like wasabi or sriracha powder