Description
Baked Honey BBQ Popcorn Chicken is a delicious, healthier twist on traditional fried chicken. This dish features juicy pieces of chicken coated in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ glaze, baked to crispy perfection. Ideal for game nights, family gatherings, or as a satisfying snack, this recipe brings the ultimate flavor experience to your table. Get ready for a delightful crunch that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up two bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, another with panko breadcrumbs and minced garlic.
- In a small saucepan, mix honey and BBQ sauce over medium heat until combined; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, then in the panko mixture, placing them in the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle half of the honey BBQ sauce over coated chicken and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drizzle remaining sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg