Hot and crispy, this Cornflake Crusted Cajun Popcorn Chicken is baked in the oven and so much better than the deep-fried KFC version. They’re delicious, crunchy and healthy and make a fun family dinner or party appetizer!
Ingredients
1lbChicken Breast, Chopped into 2” cubes, 454g
¼cupAlmond Milk
¾tspLemon Juice or Vinegar
1½cupCorn Flakes Cereal, about 45g
3TbspAlmond Flour, about 15g
1TbspCajun Seasoning, or use recipe below
½tspSalt, avoid if your seasoning already has salt
Cooking spray/oil, for greasing
Cajun Seasoning:
1tspPaprika
⅔tspGarlic Powder
⅓tspOnion Powder
⅓tspItalian Seasoning
⅓tspOregano
⅓tspCayenne Pepper
⅓tspBlack Pepper
PinchofCrushed Red Chili Flakes, Optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Stir together almond milk and lemon juice/vinegar in a large bowl and let sit 10 minutes so the milk can go “sour” and form “buttermilk”.
Add the chicken, coat well, and let sit for about 10 minutes.
Place corn flakes in medium-sized shallow bowl and crush with (clean) hands until crumbled.
Add almond flour, cajun seasoning and salt to cornflakes and mix.
Remove a piece of chicken from the bowl and dredge in corn flake mixture until coated well. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray with cooking oil and bake for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. For a crispy bottom, flip for the last 3-5 minutes.
Serve with your choice of dips - BBQ Sauce and Ranch are good choices!