Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup popcorn crumbs or crushed popcorn chips
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with popcorn crumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece in flour, then egg, and finally coat with popcorn crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Arrange coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and crispy, turning halfway through for even crispness.
Notes
- You can substitute crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs for popcorn crumbs for different textures.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or spicy ketchup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy, Oven-Baked
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 220 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg