Baked Popcorn Chicken

YIELD 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME 25 min

TOTAL TIME 1 hour 25 min

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 2 cups low-fat buttermilk

• 3 cloves garlic, smashed

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 3 cups crushed baked potato chips

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside.

1. 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.

2. Working in batches, dredge chicken in crushed potato chips, pressing to coat. Place onto the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with butter.

3. Place into oven and bake, turning pieces halfway through, until crisp and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

4. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

NUTRITION

Calories 119.8

Total Fat 3g

Sodium 269.9mg

Potassium 129.9mg

Carbohydrates 10g

Sugar 1g

Fiber 1g

Protein 11g