Chicken pieces get coated in panko and baked for an easy homemade popcorn chicken. This is a great gameday snack or fun dinner!
Total Time1hr
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Mandy Jackson
Ingredients
FOR THE POPCORN CHICKEN
2boneless, skinless chicken breasts,cut into 1-inch chunks
2cupshalf and half
2 teaspoonssalt
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonpepper
8ouncespanko breadcrumbs(or about 3 cups)
1/2cupbutter,melted
FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE
1/2cupmayonnaise
2 tablespoonsbarbecue sauce
1teaspoonDijon mustard
Directions
FOR THE POPCORN CHICKEN
Combine half and half, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken cubes and stir to coat. Marinate in the fridge at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Pour marinated chicken into a colander and allow to drain for 5 minutes. Place two cups of the panko on a second sheet pan and spread into an even layer. Place chicken pieces on top, and sprinkle with the remaining panko. Press panko into chicken to coat well. Place coated chicken pieces on lined sheet pan, shaking off excess panko. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for an additional 2, until browned and crisp. Season with additional salt if desired. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE
Whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and Dijon.
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