{"id":32181,"date":"2021-01-14T19:43:23","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T00:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/?p=32181"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:44:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:44:01","slug":"oven-baked-popcorn-chicken-with-dipping-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/oven-baked-popcorn-chicken-with-dipping-sauce","title":{"rendered":"Popcorn Chicken with Dipping Sauce (Oven Baked or Air Fryer)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Popcorn Chicken - tender pickle-brined chicken bites coated in crispy golden breadcrumbs that can be oven baked or cooked in the air fryer. Served with the perfect creamy dipping sauce, these are guaranteed to disappear quickly and be a hit with the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is it about popcorn chicken bites that kids just love? I think it's the fuss free bitesize pieces of chicken they can just pop in their mouth with no bones etc. My kids love them especially from a place here in North American called Chick-fil-A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However with us being in the middle of a pandemic and our nearest one being across the border in the US. I figured I'd treat the kids tonight with some leftover chicken I had and make my own. These were a huge success. The tray was cleared as fast as I put it on the table and they loved the dip.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Calories in Popcorn Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This recipe serves 2 and is 326 calories<\/strong> per serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n