Description
Indulge in the crispy delight of Baked Honey BBQ Popcorn Chicken, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any meal. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a luscious honey BBQ glaze, making it ideal for movie nights, game days, or family dinners. Enjoy the crunchy texture and mouthwatering taste while keeping it healthier by baking instead of frying. Get ready to impress your guests with this fun and flavorful recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In one bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.
- Dip each chicken piece in egg wash then coat with seasoned flour.
- Arrange coated chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- While baking, combine honey, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Toss baked chicken with the sauce in a large bowl before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg