Description
Baked Honey BBQ Popcorn Chicken is a mouthwatering twist on a classic favorite, featuring juicy chicken pieces enveloped in a sticky honey barbecue glaze. This easy-to-make dish brings a delightful crunch and flavorful sweetness, making it ideal for game nights, family gatherings, or busy weeknights. With its irresistible taste and visual appeal, it’s bound to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In one bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; in another bowl, combine honey and BBQ sauce until smooth.
- Dip each chicken piece into the honey BBQ mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer on the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg