# High Protein Crispy Popcorn Chicken

This high-protein, crispy popcorn chicken is a healthier alternative to KFC's version, packing over 100g of protein with almost half the calories, and is easy to make.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 600 g boneless skinless chicken thigh
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp cayenne
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp mixed herbs
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 60 g cornflour
- 60 g light mayo
- 60 g 0% Greek yoghurt
- to taste garlic powder
- 1 tsp honey
- to taste salt
- splash water

## Instructions

1. Dice the chicken thighs into cubes.
2. Add cooking spray, KFC Secret Seasoning, and baking powder to the diced chicken.
3. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated.
4. To a large container, add potato starch and the seasoned chicken thighs.
5. Seal the lid and shake it up until the chicken is fully coated.
6. Set the coated chicken on a rack.
7. Spray the chicken with cooking spray.
8. Oven bake at 200°C for 15-18 minutes or air fry at 200°C for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway.
9. Serve while hot and crispy.

## Equipment

- bowl
- cooking spray bottle
- glove
- large container
- air fryer
- oven
- tongs
- rack
- pan

## Tips

- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the Airfryer for 2-3 minutes at 200°C and serve with your favourite dipping sauce

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH6OXFXsG2p/?igsh=YnphdWg2cTNqYTB4
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ad2355db-002e-4b48-89d8-d377d13650e0
- Extracted: 2025-08-09

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