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High Protein Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken with Crispy Potatoes
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High Protein Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken with Crispy Potatoes

50 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (diced into cubes)Meat800 g
  • garlic powder (divided between chicken and potatoes)Spices2 pieces
  • onion powder (for the chicken)Spices1 piece
  • paprika (divided between chicken and potatoes)Spices2 pieces
  • cayenne pepper (divided between chicken and potatoes)Spices1 piece
  • salt (divided between chicken and potatoes)Spices2 pieces
  • black pepper (divided between chicken and potatoes)Spices2 pieces
  • egg (beaten)Dairy1 piece
  • cornflour (for coating)Pantry60 g
  • cooking spray (avocado oil spray)Pantry10 ml
  • potatoes (peeled and diced)Produce900 g
  • oregano (dried, for the potatoes)Spices1 piece
  • srirachaPantry60 g
  • honeyPantry60 g
  • chives (finely chopped, optional garnish)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

530kcal

Carbs
68 g
Proteins
52 g
Fat
6 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Season and cook the potatoes

    • Peel and dice the potatoes.
    • Add the garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper, then spray with cooking spray and mix to coat.
    • Air fry at 190 °C for 25-30 minutes, or oven bake at 200 °C for 30-35 minutes.
    Step 1
  2. Season the chicken

    • Dice the chicken breast into cubes.
    • Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper and the egg.
    • Mix well to coat the chicken.
    Step 2
  3. Coat the chicken in cornflour

    • Place the cornflour and the seasoned chicken in a large container with a lid.
    • Seal and shake until the chicken is fully coated.
    Step 3
  4. Cook the popcorn chicken

    • Set the coated chicken pieces on a rack and spray with cooking spray.
    • Air fry at 200 °C for 10-12 minutes, or oven bake at 220 °C for 15-18 minutes.
    Step 4
  5. Make the hot honey

    • In a pan, combine equal parts sriracha and honey.
    • Bring to a bubble and stir on low heat until it thickens.
    Step 5
  6. Coat the chicken and serve

    • Add the crispy popcorn chicken to the pan and toss to coat fully.
    • Divide into 4 equal servings with the crispy potatoes.
    • Garnish with chopped chives and enjoy.
    Step 6