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Popcorn Chicken in Cheesy Waffle Cups
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 654 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Popcorn Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.