Parmesan Panko Chicken Poppers

Try these homemade crispy chicken poppers are deliciously flavored nuggets with garlic and Parmesan cheese — coated with Japanese panko bread crumbs.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• oil for frying
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a food processor; blend until finely crushed. Put panko mixture in a bowl.

Step 2

Coat chicken pieces in flour; dip them into egg wash. Press into panko mixture to coat, shaking off excess.

Step 3

Whisk eggs and milk in a separate bowl to make an egg wash. Place flour in a third bowl.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry chicken in batches until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 to 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).