Healthy KFC Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Learn how to make healthy KFC popcorn chicken with this quick and easy recipe. Baked or air-fried, this KFC popcorn chicken recipe is a healthy and low calorie way to make fast food at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 500 grams (1 lb) boneless chicken breast
- 25 grams (3 tbsp) cornstarch (or chickpea flour, all-purposes flour)
- 30 grams (2 tbsp) preferred yogurt (Greek yogurt)
- 2 egg whites (or 1 egg)
Seasonings
- 1/2 to 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 to 1 tsp smoked paprika
- a hint of black pepper
Breading
- panko crumbs or breadcrumbs
- olive oil (to spray or brush chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 190ºC (375ºF).
- Cut the chicken breast into bites, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and the seasonings, then add the yogurt. With the help of a fork or spoon, give it all a good stir so that all chicken bites get coated with seasoning. Once mixed, you can proceed with the recipe or, if you have time, refrigerate for about 2 hours (recommended as this will allow the chicken to marinate better).
- Once marinated, add to the chicken the cornstarch (or flour) and the egg whites. Give it a good stir until all is well combined.
- Roll each chicken bite into the panko crumbs (or breadcrumbs) thoroughly, until the bites are completely breaded.
- Line the popcorn chicken bites over a parchment paper covered baking sheet and spray or brush with olive oil. Bake in hot oven or air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 1g