Chipotle Popcorn Chicken
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 3 chicken breasts, (approx. 500g total, cut into chunks)
- • 4 slices wholemeal bread, (approx. 148g total)
- • 2 tbsp chipotle paste
- • 2 tbsp honey
- • 1/2 tsp smoked sweet paprika
- • 1/2 tsp garlic granules
- • low-calorie cooking spray
Preparation Steps
In a mixing bowl combine the chipotle paste, honey, paprika and garlic granules and stir together.
Add the chicken and stir until fully coated. Cover the bowl with cling film and pop in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour. For a more intense flavour leave overnight.
Place the bread into a food processor and blitz into fine breadcrumbs. Pour out onto a plate.
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
Remove the chicken from the fridge and dip each chicken piece into the breadcrumbs, completely coating on all sides.
Place the coated nuggets on the baking tray and pop them into the oven. Cook for 15 minutes, turn the nuggets over, then cook for a further 15 minutes until the nuggets are crispy and golden. To test that the chicken is cooked, cut a piece in half. The juices should run clear and there should be no pinkness.
Serve with your choice of accompaniment.