Parmesan Panko Chicken Poppers
Description
Try these homemade crispy chicken poppers are deliciously flavored nuggets with garlic and Parmesan cheese — coated with Japanese panko bread crumbs.
Ingredients
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2 cups panko bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon milk
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
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oil for frying
Directions
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.
2
Whisk eggs and milk in a separate bowl to make an egg wash. Place flour in a third bowl.
3
Coat chicken pieces in flour; dip them into egg wash. Press into panko mixture to coat, shaking off excess.
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).