These spicy crunchy popcorn chicken nuggets taste like they are deep-fried but they are baked! They are paired with a spicy honey mustard sauce that will keep your guests coming back for more.
Nashville Hot Popcorn Chicken
Nashville Hot Popcorn Chicken
Category
appetizer
Servings
6-8 as an appetizer
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
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1/3 cup mayonnaise
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2 Tbs. buttermilk
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6 tsp. Nashville Chicken Seasoning (7106), divided
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2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in. pieces
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6 cups crushed low-sodium or unsalted potato chips
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3 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
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1/3 cup honey
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1 Tbs. whole grain mustard
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1 Tbs. water
Directions
Heat oven to 400F. Stir together mayonnaise, buttermilk, and 4tsp. Nashville Chicken Seasoning in a large mixing bowl. Add chicken to bowl and stir to combine, making sure that the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
Place crushed potato chips in a separate large mixing bowl. Take individual chicken pieces and coat well with potato chips. Transfer coated chicken pieces to a parchment-lined sheet pan and repeat with remaining chicken. Drizzle melted butter over chicken and bake 25-30 minutes, or until a deep golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Combine honey, mustard, water, and remaining Nashville Chicken Seasoning in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat and cook mixture for 3-5 minutes or just until spices are dissolved and mixture is warm. Drizzle sauce over finished chicken or serve on the side as a dipping sauce.