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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.
4servings
  • 170 kcal
  • P 28g
  • C 5g
  • F 1g
https://mattsfitchef.com/healthy-kfc-popcorn-chicken/

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

  1. Preheat oven or air fryer to 190ºC (375ºF).
  2. Cut the chicken breast into bites, then transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 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).
  4. Once marinated, add to the chicken the cornstarch (or flour) and the egg whites. Give it a good stir until all is well combined.
  5. Roll each chicken bite into the panko crumbs (or breadcrumbs) thoroughly, until the bites are completely breaded.
  6. 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.