Pretezel Crusted Popcorn Chicken

Three location tries later.. POPPIN’ in with wellness getaway update: it’s about to get SPICY on Fox Lake🍿 

Yes three… why the CLUCK it’s been so hard is beyond me. 

SO even more than ever before, my plan is to be POPPIN’ in a lot less on here the next 48 hours.✌🏻 

What I am in desperate need of right now:

Disconnecting to Reconnect

Hopefully you can compreHENd what I mean by that… while you POP on over to your air fryer…

✔️Gluten Free

✔️Grain Free

✔️Dairy Free


… and Finger Lickin’ Good.🐔 

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 Pretzel Crusted Popcorn Chicken
Looking for a simple spicy way to serve up some chicken? Craving KFC or Popeyes but don’t want the guilt? Coat chicken breast pieces in crushed pretzels and baked to crisp perfection. Tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside!
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 10 min
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 10 min
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven or airfryer to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or coat heavily with nonstick spray.
  3. Pound down chicken breast and cut into little 1-1.5 inch pieces.
  4. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  5. Beat egg in another shallow dish.
  6. Pour pretzels into a third shallow dish.
  7. Coat each chicken piece in flour, shaking off any excess.
  8. Then, dip in egg and let any excess drip off.
  9. Then generously roll in the pretzels, shaking off any excess. Place the chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for ~8 minutes.
  11. Turn each piece over and continue baking until the outside is crisp and the centers are cooked through, about 6-8 minutes more.
  12. Serve chicken bites with toothpicks and your favorite sauce or dip!
Recipe Notes

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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