Crispy Popcorn Chicken with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce: High-Protein, Low-Calorie

Craving popcorn chicken but worried about the calories? Look no further! This high-protein, low-calorie recipe will satisfy your cravings without derailing your fitness goals. We're ditching the deep fryer and baking these crispy chicken bites to perfection, then pairing them with a homemade honey mustard sauce that's both tangy and sweet.
Whether you're looking for a healthy snack, game-day appetizer, or a delicious addition to your meal prep, this popcorn chicken recipe has got you covered. So ditch the guilt and dig in!
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Serves: 3 🍗🍗🍗
Calories & Macros 📊
Per Serve: 395 calories
53g Protein | 26g Carbs | 8g Fat
Ingredients:
🍯 Healthy Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ⅓ cup (85g) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (28g) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (14g) honey
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for a slight kick)
🌶️🧂 Spice Mix (use what you have, even if you don't have it all):
- 1 tablespoon (7g) paprika
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
🍗 Popcorn Chicken:
- 1 lb (453g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (30g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- Cooking spray
👨‍🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven/air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix honey mustard sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and spices.
- Whisk egg in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, then coat in flour mixture.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet or air fryer basket, spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or air fry for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toss with remaining spice mix.
- Serve hot with honey mustard dipping sauce! 😋
🌱🚫 Gluten-Free & Vegan Options:
- Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend.
- Substitute egg with flaxseed mixture (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) or aquafaba.
- Replace Greek yogurt with unsweetened plant-based yogurt or vegan mayo.
- Swap honey for agave, maple syrup, or date syrup.
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[@flightofthekiwis1229]

These are absolute 🔥 nice to have the option to cheat meal without it blowing out the calories 💥

[@BetterCheatMeals]

Awesome! Crank up the heat if you like things spicy 🌶️