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Crispy Oven Baked Popcorn Chicken Recipe for Home Cooks

This Oven Baked PopCorn Chicken offers a crispy, golden crunch with tender, flavorful bites, making it an irresistible snack for gatherings or family movie nig…

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray or oil for greasing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  • Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
  • Remove the chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then coat in the flour mixture.
  • Dredge the flour-coated chicken in panko breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating.
  • Arrange the coated chicken pieces on a greased baking sheet.
  • Spray the top of the chicken lightly with cooking spray or drizzle with oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.