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Baked pieces of popcorn chicken on a white plate with a bowl of sauce.
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Baked Popcorn Chicken

A crispy and crunchy, healthier, version of popcorn chicken, perfect for a kid-friendly weeknight dinner or an easy weekend appetizer that’s sure to please.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast cut into 2-inch sized pieces
  • 2 cups Buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 3 cups Cornflakes
  • 1/4 cup Butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a cooling rack with nonstick spray and set on a baking sheet; set aside.
  • Dissolve the cornstarch into the buttermilk by whisking the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper and whisk until incorporated.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Drain the chicken from the marinade and working in batches dredge the chicken in the crushed cornflakes, pressing to coat evenly. Set the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet
  • Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, removing halfway through to rotate them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg