Popcorn Chicken

Skip the freezer aisle selection and make your own popcorn chicken right at home!
This easy recipe comes complete with a
honey mustard dipping sauce that makes the whole thing addictive and downright
irresistible.

Yields: 8 servings
Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins
Total Time: 0 hours 40 mins

Ingredients
For the chicken

Extra-virgin olive oil

2 lb.

skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2

large eggs, beaten

2 c.

panko bread crumbs

1/2 c.

cornmeal
1/2 c.

freshly grated Parmesan

1/2 tsp.

cayenne pepper
For the dipping sauce
1/2 c.

mayonnaise
1 tbsp.

Dijon mustard
1 tsp.

honey
1/8 tsp.

cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400� and grease two large baking sheets with oil. Season
chicken with salt and pepper.
 2. Add eggs to a medium shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk
together bread crumbs, cornmeal, Parmesan, and cayenne. Season with salt.
3. Working in batches, add chicken to eggs then dredge in bread crumb mixture
until fully coated. Spread chicken in even layers on prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake chicken until golden and cooked through, flipping halfway through,
about 25 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, make dipping sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise,
mustard, honey, and cayenne until fully combined.
6. Serve chicken with dipping sauce.