Baked Popcorn Chicken

Yield: 8 servings

Prep: 45

Cook: 25

Total: 1 10

A healthier alternative to the deep-fried version with the best crispy potato chip crust!! No one will believe that this is baked!

4.7 stars (13 ratings)

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cups reduced fat buttermilk
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 cups crushed Sour Cream and Onion Kettle Brand® Potato Chips
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, buttermilk, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, to taste; marinate for at least 30 minutes. Drain well.
Working in batches, dredge chicken in crushed potato chips, pressing to coat. Place onto the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with butter.
Place into oven and bake, turning pieces halfway through, until crisp and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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