Popcorn Chicken in Cheesy Waffle Cups

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    654 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer, Snacks

Popcorn Chicken in Cheesy Waffle Cups

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Ingredients

Servings

popcorn chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each), cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • oil for frying

Cheesy waffle cups

  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 egg plus 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives, plus more for garnish (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • honey for drizzling
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Instructions

  1. Popcorn Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Place flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow baking dish and whisk together. Pour buttermilk into another shallow baking dish.
  3. Dredge chicken pieces in flour, followed by buttermilk and then back into the flour (shaking chicken off after each addition) until all chicken has been coated.
  4. Fill a tall sided pot with 2 inches oil and place over medium heat. Once oil has reached 350˚F, fry chicken a few pieces at a time, until golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer onto a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack and lightly season with salt and pepper. Repeat until all chicken has been fried. Set aside.
  5. Waffle Cups: Pour all ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk together until no flour lumps remain. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes. Heat waffle cone maker to desired settings. Pour 3 to 3 ½ tablespoons batter into the center of the waffle cone maker and gently press lid closed, completely. Cook waffle cones for 4 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Quickly and carefully transfer cooked waffle disc to a muffin tin and gently press center of disc into one of the muffin wells, to form a cup. Allow cup to sit until fully cooled and hardened. Repeat until all cups have been made.
  7. Assemble: Fill each cup up with a big scoop of popcorn chicken. Drizzle each cup with honey and a sprinkle of chives, if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 654kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 166mg (55%) Sodium 1279mg (53%) Potassium 681mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1583IU (32%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 208mg (21%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 654 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 654kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 1279mg 53%
Potassium 681mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1583IU 32%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 208mg 21%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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