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13) Kid-Friendly Citrus Popcorn Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange about 2 tbsp juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and toss with orange juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Let sit 5 minutes while you set up your breading.
  2. Set out flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and panko mixed with garlic powder in a third.
  3. Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko for a solid coating.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Fry in batches 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve warm. Ketchup or ranch on the side is a safe bet.