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
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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