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Crispy bite-size popcorn chicken pieces ready to serve

Crispy Baked Popcorn Chicken

Juicy bite-size chicken with a crunchy cornflake coating, baked instead of deep-fried.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 cups cornflakes cereal lightly crushed
  • 3/4 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • cooking spray as needed

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the chicken pieces with flour until lightly coated.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a shallow bowl. Place crushed cornflakes in a second bowl.
  4. Dip each floured chicken piece into the egg mixture, then press into the cornflakes. Arrange on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes, turn the pieces, and bake 6 to 8 minutes more, until crisp and the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  6. Serve warm with ranch, BBQ sauce, hot honey, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra crispness, keep the chicken pieces similar in size and leave a little space between them on the pan.