Real Popcorn Chicken
(from Cockeram’s recipe box)
249 calories per serving
Source: Parents Quick and Easy Kid-Friendly Meals
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Poultry
Ingredients
- 3 cups popped popcorn
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp canola oil
Directions
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Remove any unpopped popcorn kernels.
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Put the popcorn in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground.
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Place the popcorn in a shallow dish and mix in thyme, salt and pepper.
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Place the egg in another shallow dish; add 1 tbsp water and beat lightly.
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Place flour in another shallow dish.
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Dredge the chicken in the flour to coat, shaking off ecess.
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Dip the chiken in the egg mixture, then the popcorn mixture to coat.
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Put the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and cook 10-12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally to brown evenly.
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Reduce to medium heat if necessary.