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Honey BBQ Popcorn Chicken

Honey BBQ Popcorn Chicken – Crispy, Saucy, and Delicious


  • Author: TAYLOR HARRISON
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves 8

Description

Honey BBQ Popcorn Chicken is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Juicy chicken bites baked to crispy perfection and coated in a sticky, sweet honey BBQ sauce. Perfect for appetizers, parties, or a fun family dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 5 cups corn flakes, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

For the Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup ketchup

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss chicken pieces in flour, then coat with the egg-milk mixture. Roll in crushed corn flakes mixed with seasonings.
  • Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Heat BBQ sauce, honey, and ketchup in a saucepan until slightly thickened.
  • Toss the baked chicken bites in the warm sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use finely crushed corn flakes for the crispiest coating.
  • For a spicy kick, add hot sauce to the BBQ mixture.
  • These bites pair perfectly with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American