There is no popcorn involved in the making of this Popcorn Chicken. You can simply pop it into your mouth as if it is popcorn, and it is definitely coated in butter. But otherwise, it is nothing like popcorn. So sorry for any confusion.
This Popcorn Chicken recipe was one of the very first I shared here back in 2009. I’m sharing it again today and adding it to our Simple Recipes list because this is one of those recipes we all need in our hip pocket!
You can make these ahead and freeze them. You can eat them in a variety of ways. They are super kid-friendly, which is a plus whether you have kids or not. (What? Some grown-ups really like kid-friendly recipes, am I right?)
This Simple Popcorn Chicken tastes good hot or cold. I do prefer it hot, but made ahead and packed cold in a lunch box? Still great!
We love eating this Popcorn Chicken as-is with a few fruits and veggies on the side. But it’s also amazing in a tossed salad!
Simple Popcorn Chicken
- 3-6 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- ¾ cup whole grain flour (I use freshly ground white wheat, but you can use any flour you like!)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- butter
- In a medium-sized bowl stir together flour, salt, and garlic powder.
- Using kitchen shears, cut chicken into tiny bite-sized pieces.
- Toss chicken in flour mixture to coat well.
- Smear a thick layer of butter on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Pour coated chicken into the dish, spreading so that they are in a single layer.
- Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Stir chicken and bake another 10 minutes.
Need some dipping sauce to go with your Simple Popcorn Chicken? Here are our favorites:
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