Description
Healthier Crunchy Baked Popcorn Chicken Delight is the perfect guilt-free snack or meal for any occasion. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this baked popcorn chicken is seasoned to perfection and easy to prepare. Share it with friends during game night or enjoy a movie marathon without the guilt. Your taste buds will rejoice with every flavorful bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up three bowls: one with beaten eggs, one with breadcrumbs mixed with seasonings, and one empty.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart for even cooking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg