Low Sodium Crispy Chicken Popcorn
Treat yourself to guilt-free indulgence with this Low Sodium Crispy Chicken Popcorn recipe, a healthier twist on a comfort food favorite! Perfectly seasoned bite-sized chicken pieces are marinated in a flavorful buttermilk mixture infused with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper for maximum taste without the added salt. Coated in a dynamic duo of cornstarch and crushed unsweetened cornflakes, these golden nuggets are air fried to crispy perfection, making them irresistibly crunchy yet low in fat. With minimal prep time and no deep frying required, this recipe is both heart-healthy and kid-approved. Serve these crispy delights hot as a snack, appetizer, or pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Keywords: Low sodium chicken recipe, crispy chicken popcorn, air fryer chicken bites, healthy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless chicken breast
- 240 ml Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 60 grams Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Unsalted chicken seasoning
- 90 grams Unsweetened cornflakes, crushed
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
Cut the boneless chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and unsalted chicken seasoning.
In another shallow dish, place the crushed unsweetened cornflakes.
Remove chicken from the buttermilk marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then dip in the buttermilk mixture again.
Finally, roll each piece in the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to adhere.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
Place the coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Lightly spray the top of the chicken pieces with olive oil spray to help achieve a crispy texture.
Air fry for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through cooking.
Check that the chicken is cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve hot and enjoy your low sodium crispy chicken popcorn!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.4 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 326 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 2015 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.1 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 125.2 g | 250% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 32.9 mg | 183% | |
| Potassium | 1675 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
