Crispy chicken pops
These crispy chicken pops are the perfect quick and easy snack or appetizer. A guaranteed crowd pleaser, they’ll be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Ingredients needed
- Chicken. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts but you can use chicken thighs too.
- Flour. All purpose flour.
- Eggs.
- Spices: Smoked paprika, oregano, salt and black pepper. You could add other herbs and spices like garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley.
- Oil, for frying. I use canola oil but any vegetable oil will work.
How to make chicken pops
- Bread the chicken: Chop skinless, bone less chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife. Season flour with salt, pepper, paprika and oregano and beat a few eggs into a separate mixing bowl. Dip the chicken first into the flour, then into the egg and again into the flour. You can also use breadcrumbs but the flour gives the chicken a more classic fried chicken taste and appearance. If you want a thicker coating, repeat this process.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large, deep pot over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pops in hot oil until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon then drain on paper towels before serving.
Can I make this ahead?
The chicken is definitely best served immediately but the chicken can be chopped and kept covered in the fridge for up to a day. The breaded chicken can be kept at room temperature for an hour before frying. Cooked chicken pops can be reheated in a preheated oven for 10 minutes until hot throughout.
What to serve with chicken pops
These little chicken bites are delicious served with a simple dipping sauce (honey mustard or buttermilk ranch are always delicious) as a tasty snack or appetizer but if you want to turn it into more of a meal, adding a few delicious salads or baked potato wedges is a great idea.
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Crispy chicken recipes
Crispy chicken pops
These crispy chicken pops are the perfect quick and easy snack or appetizer. A guaranteed crowd pleaser, they'll be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Calories: 423kcal
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 3 eggs
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, deep pot.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
- Place the flour into a bowl and add the spices then whisk well to combine.
- Place the eggs into a separate bowl and whisk well.
- Coat the chicken first in the flour, dusting off the excess, then in the egg and again in the flour. You can repeat this step to create a thicker coating.
- Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is crisp and golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.
- Serve with fresh lemon and ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 1357mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 5mg