How to Bake Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn chicken is a delicious and popular snack that can be enjoyed at any time. Here's a simple recipe for baking popcorn chicken:

Ingredients: - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces - 1 cup all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon paprika - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 2 eggs, beaten - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs - Cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.

4. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.

5. Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

6. Dip the chicken in the beaten eggs, then roll it in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing down lightly to help the breadcrumbs stick.

7. Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.

8. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

9. Serve the popcorn chicken hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips:

- You can add additional seasonings or spices to the flour mixture to customize the flavor of your popcorn chicken. - For a crispier coating, you can double-coat the chicken by repeating the dipping process in the eggs and breadcrumbs. - Leftover popcorn chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.