Baked Popcorn Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Baked Popcorn Chicken
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A healthier alternative to the deep-fried version with the best crispy potato chip crust!! No one will believe that this is baked!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs cut into 1-inch chunks, boneless, skinless
- 2 cups buttermilk reduced fat
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 3 cups potato chips Sour Cream and Onion flavor, Kettle Brand, crushed
- ¼ cup butter melted, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, buttermilk, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, to taste; marinate for at least 30 minutes. Drain well.
- Working in batches, dredge chicken in crushed potato chips, pressing to coat. Place onto the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with butter.
- Place into oven and bake, turning pieces halfway through, until crisp and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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