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Kid-Friendly Citrus Popcorn Chicken on a plate

14) 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; serve warm with ketchup or ranch.