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.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- 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 potato salad, corn salad, fries or baked potato wedges is a great idea.
Servings: 4
Calories: 423kcal
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
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Fixed tonight for dinner just as good or better than Chik fil lay
Batter stayed in great.
4 min. In Fry Baby..quick fix.
Can i do these in a toaster oven instead of frying them?
I haven’t tested it but it should be delicious.
Can these be cooked in an air fryer instead of oil?
I haven’t tested it but I’m sure they’ll be delicious in the air fryer.
Nice recipe, the breading is simple but I didn’t have oregano so that might’ve made a difference.
The oregano definitely adds a ton of flavour.
wow , chicken pops looks very delicious so yummy, Im looking for recipes and I want to try your recipes Crispy chicken pops , thanks for share
Thank you for this recipe! Just made these for lunch and they were so so good! And it was so simple!
I’m so glad you liked it! It’s a family favourite over here. 🙂
Aloha Alida! How much oil do you use, are the chicken nuggets deep fried or pan fried? Mahalo!
I deep-fried these but you can easily pan-fry them.
Wow, these look delicious. Was just saying how much I’m craving some chicken nuggets. YUM!
Thanks Robynne!