Description
Popcorn chicken is the ultimate snack that combines tender, juicy chicken pieces with a crispy, golden-brown coating. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, these bite-sized delights are sure to impress your family and friends. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces for a deliciously satisfying experience that keeps everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, approximately one-inch cubes.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour mixed with spices, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dip each piece of chicken first in the flour mixture, then in the egg wash, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg