Chipotle Popcorn Chicken

Chipotle Popcorn Chicken

Recipe by Jordan Kenna from tasty.co

Snacks 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 7 oz chiles in adobo sauce, 1 can
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • oil, for frying
  • smoked paprika, to taste

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Pour buttermilk and can of chiles over the chicken, making sure to get all of the adobo sauce out of the can. Mix well to incorporate.
  • Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together panko bread crumbs, chili powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Remove chicken from the refrigerator and dredge the pieces in the bread crumb mixture for an even coat.
  • Fry them in 350˚F (180˚C) oil until they are crispy and golden brown (about 2 minutes).
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Garnish with an additional sprinkle of smoked paprika and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 690
  • Carbohydrate: 48g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 81g
  • Sugar: 10g

Related Recipes

Creamy Chipotle Chicken

Creamy Chipotle Chicken

Chipotle Chicken

Chipotle Chicken

Easy Moist Chipotle Chicken

Easy Moist Chipotle Chicken

Chipotle Cream Chicken

Chipotle Cream Chicken

Slow Cooked Chipotle Chicken

Slow Cooked Chipotle Chicken

Chipotle Pepper and Chicken Soup

Chipotle Pepper and Chicken Soup

Chipotle's Chicken

Chipotle's Chicken

Basic Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Basic Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn Chicken

Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken

Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken

Air Fryer Popcorn-Crusted Popcorn Chicken

Air Fryer Popcorn-Crusted Popcorn Chicken

Honey Chipotle Chicken Poppers

Honey Chipotle Chicken Poppers