Description
Baked Honey BBQ Popcorn Chicken offers a crispy, crunchy, and sweet snack with all the flavor of traditional popcorn chicken but baked for a lighter, healthier option. Coated in a sticky, smoky honey barbecue glaze, these bite-sized chicken pieces are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a snack, dinner, or party dish.
Ingredients
perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a snack, dinner, or party dish.
Ingredients
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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All-purpose flour
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Corn flakes (crushed)
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Garlic powder
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Smoked paprika
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Eggs
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Milk
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BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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Honey
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Ketchup
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Optional: cayenne pepper, chili powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, roasted garlic
Instructions
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Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
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Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
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In a second bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
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In a third bowl, crush corn flakes.
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Dip each chicken piece in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with crushed corn flakes.
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Arrange the coated chicken pieces on a lined baking sheet.
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Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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In a small saucepan, heat BBQ sauce, honey, and ketchup over low heat for 3–4 minutes.
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Toss the baked chicken in the warm honey BBQ sauce until coated.
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Serve immediately, and enjoy the crispy, saucy bites!
Notes
For extra crispiness, use a wire rack on the baking sheet.
You can experiment with different BBQ sauces to customize the flavor.
This dish can also be made gluten-free by swapping flour and corn flakes for gluten-free alternatives.
Food safety: if you cook the chicken yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American