Baked Honey BBQ Popcorn Chicken
Baked Honey BBQ Popcorn Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the crunch of panko-breaded chicken with a sweet and tangy honey BBQ glaze. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, these crispy bites are not only easy to make but also healthier than traditional fried options. With just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re a family-friendly favorite that everyone will love. Serve them at your next game night or as a fun snack, and watch them disappear quickly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange coated chicken on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle honey BBQ sauce over the hot chicken and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg