Description
Baked Popcorn Chicken is a crispy, tender delight that transforms ordinary chicken into mouthwatering bites perfect for movie nights or casual gatherings. These golden nuggets are not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making them a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- In one bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then roll it in the breadcrumb mix for an even coating.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg