Description
Indulge in the crispy, tender goodness of Healthier Crunchy Baked Popcorn Chicken. This guilt-free twist on a classic favorite delivers a satisfying crunch while being easy to prepare. Perfect for family movie nights or gatherings with friends, each bite bursts with flavor that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour (salt and pepper), another with beaten eggs, and the last with a mix of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip each chicken breast piece in the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mix.
- Arrange coated chicken on the baking sheet without overcrowding.
- Lightly spray tops with olive oil spray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg