Baked Popcorn Chicken Recipe
This Baked Popcorn Chicken recipe offers a deliciously crispy and juicy chicken snack that’s perfect for parties, appetizers, or a fun meal. Lightly coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection, it’s a healthier alternative to fried popcorn chicken without sacrificing flavor or crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Breading
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crispiness)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Cooking spray or a little oil for greasing
- Optional: your favorite dipping sauce (ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Wash and pat dry the chicken pieces ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Mix the breading: In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare egg wash: In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk together until fully blended.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken piece first in the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well.
- Arrange for baking: Place the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased wire rack set over a baking sheet for optimum crispiness. Lightly spray or brush the pieces with cooking oil to promote browning.
- Bake the chicken: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes or until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 75°C or 165°F).
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, flip the chicken pieces halfway through baking.
- If you want a gluten-free version, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- To add extra flavor, marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for 30 minutes before breading.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the baking tray for even cooking and crispiness.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger batches.
Keywords: popcorn chicken, baked chicken, crispy chicken, chicken nuggets, healthy chicken snack, party appetizer
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