Unforgettable BBQ Chicken Poppers for Epic Snack Cravings

Satisfy your snack cravings with BBQ Chicken Poppers, featuring juicy chicken in a crispy coating, perfect for any gathering.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 poppers

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Mixture

1 pound boneless chicken thighs For extra juiciness.
1 teaspoon garlic powder Alternatively, use fresh garlic.
1 teaspoon salt Sea salt or kosher salt works well.
1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust based on spice preference.
1 teaspoon black pepper powder Freshly ground is best.

For the Breading

2 large eggs Essential for binding.
1 cup flour Consider gluten-free flour if needed.

For Frying

2 cups vegetable oil Canola or peanut oil preferred.

For the Sauce

1 cup HOC BBQ sauce Can be mixed with other sauces for variety.

Equipment

large mixing bowl
separate bowl
large frying pan
Paper Towels

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Cut boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with garlic powder, salt, chili powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
Whisk eggs in a separate bowl. Dip chicken pieces in flour, then in eggs, and back into flour for double coating.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken pieces in batches for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
Warm HOC BBQ sauce in a saucepan. Toss fried chicken in the warm sauce for coating.
Transfer BBQ Chicken Poppers to a serving platter, serve hot with additional BBQ sauce or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4poppersCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use Panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy coating. Don't overcrowd the frying pan.

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