Our take on one of our favorite food blogger, Tieghan, oven baked chicken breasts recipe to make easy popcorn chicken! It's a simple 5-step method that is easy to make, and we put our take to spice it up using a bit of hot sauce.

 We got this recipe from Half Baked Harvest. It's one of our favorite recipes because it's so easy to make and it tastes delicious! Of course we had to put our own spin on it and make it spicy. We wanted to share with you below our version of Half Baked Harvest's oven baked cajun popcorn chicken with creamy honey mustard.

 

 

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe You're Going To Love

A baked chicken breast with a simple side is an easy and delicious meal and recipe. Baked chicken can be cooked in many different ways, but one of the most popular methods is baking them in your oven.

Baked chicken breast is simple to prepare, requiring only a few ingredients and a little bit of time. The result will be tender pieces of meat that you can serve with almost any side dish or even on their own!

Although you may think baked chicken isn't as flavorful as grilled or fried versions, it still has a lot to offer; especially when eaten alongside some fresh vegetables or special sauce!

POPCORN CHICKEN-HEALTHY BAR FOOD

Pizza, avocado toast, and kale smoothies are some of the most popular 'healthy bar foods,' but they're not for everyone.

This oven baked popcorn chicken breast recipe is going to become a regular dinner meal. It's a healthy alternative to bar food, that everybody should enjoy.

Popcorn chicken is a favorite treat for children and adults. Keep reading below for the recipe with our own spicy take, in the honey mustard dipping sauce. We promise this popcorn chicken recipe is so good.

A popular dish served in fast food restaurants, popcorn chicken consists of a bite-sized chicken piece, either from chicken breast or chicken thigh, of battered fried chicken that is served with a variety of dipping sauces. It's like chicken nuggets but healthier and tastier, especially if it's easy and homemade oven baked chicken.

To make your own Cajun breaded popcorn chicken bites at home, you will need to first prepare the ingredients required for the marinade and coating. We aren't using breadcrumbs, although Panko bread crumb can be substituted for the corn flakes if necessary.

INGREDIENTS FOR BAKED POPCORN CHICKEN

2 Pounds of boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch cubes

1/2 Cup of buttermilk

2 Cup of corn flakes finely crushed

2 TBSP whole wheat, all-purpose, or gluten free flour

2 TBSP cajun seasoning

1/2 Cup of finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil for brushing

Revved Up Spicy Cayenne Hot Sauce

POPCORN CHICKEN DIPPING SAUCE

CREAMY HONEY MUSTARD WITH A SPLASH OF SPICE (HOT SAUCE)

1/4 Cup Dijon Mustard

1/4 Cup of Honey

1/4 Cup of Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt

2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Juice of 1/2 a Lemon

3 TSP of Revved Up Spicy Cayenne Hot Sauce

(adjust to your taste)

DIRECTIONS

1. Add the chicken to a gallon size zip top bag. Pour the buttermilk over the chicken, toss to coat and let sit 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Add the corn flake crumbs, flour, cajun seasoning, cheddar, and a pinch of pepper to a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine.

4. Remove each the chicken bites from the buttermilk, and dredge through the crumbs / flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the chicken has been used.

5. Mix olive oil with Revved Up Spicy Cayenne (to taste) and brush over chicken bites.

6. Transfer to the oven in a baking dish / baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the popcorn chicken is cooked through.

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Mix all ingredients and stir until smooth. Drizzle over the top of cooked popcorn chicken bites or serve along side as a dipping sauce.

 

 

HOW TO USE/SERVE BAKED POPCORN CHICKEN BITES:

Chicken breasts are a versatile part of any meal. They can be prepared in so many ways and consumed with almost anything.

This makes chicken bites ideal for including on busy weeknight dinners or even Sunday afternoon barbecues using bbq sauce on everything!

However, most people stick to the same old recipes time and again.

So when it comes to getting dinner ready at home, this popcorn chicken recipe can seem an exciting meal to cook!

But that doesn't have to end there! You don’t need to eat your chicken every single night with plain or pasta because we've got some great side dishes you can serve up alongside:

• RICE
• QUINOA
• POTATOES
• VEGETABALES

1. Rice

The rice side dish is a staple in many households. This meal consists of brown rice, vegetables, and spices. This recipe is palatable for vegetarians because it does not contain any meat products.

This dish is easy and versatile. Mix in any of your favorite side dishes to create the ultimate meal.

• Follow these directions: Brown one pound of rice-either normal long grain white, or brown or jasmine--in an oven safe pot with enough avocado oil to coat it lightly (about 2 Tbsp).
• Combine cooked rice with 1 tbsp soy sauce as well as other vegetables such as peas, corn, carrots or spinach.
• Ladle into a Pyrex baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Place in oven for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove from oven after time has elapsed, and you have a delicious side rice dish for the baked chicken breast popcorn chicken.

Cauliflower Rice: The perfect substitute for those who want to cut carbs in their diet, cauliflower rice side dish is the perfect savory and delicious side dish that everyone will love.

It also provides valuable nutrients with no leftover dishes or utensils.

2. Quinoa

As versatile as the gluten free grain quinoa, these healthy and delicious side dishes will surely take your meal to the next level, especially as a side with the oven baked chicken breast popcorn chicken.

3. Potatoes

Spicy potatoes are a must for any dinner table. They’re quick and easy to cook, yet tasty in the end.

A simple dish featuring potatoes, cayenne pepper or Spicy Cayenne hot sauce and olive oil is prepared with ease.

When stirred together; they make a perfect side dish that accompanies many dinners ― including ham or chicken.

4. Broccoli / Vegetables 

Broccoli is the perfect easy side dish for almost any meal. It's affordable, versatile and so delicious.

Broccoli can be eaten raw or cooked, as a couscous-style salad with chickpeas and red peppers, in pasta dishes prepared with other vegetables such as butternut squash and kale or roasted in the oven until just tender crisp!

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Cooks should note that adding hot sauce is an optional ingredient: choose whether or not you use it according to your desired level of spiciness!

We hope you try Half Baked Harvest's oven baked cajun popcorn chicken bites with creamy honey mustard., using our spicy touch with some Revved Up Spicy Cayenne Hot Sauce, and a delicious spicy honey mustard dipping sauce for the whole family to enjoy.

For other chicken dishes, check our tips on making the best grilled chicken here.