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Baked Popcorn Chicken

Baked Popcorn Chicken

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 45 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
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 (12 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.