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    Home > Blog > Holiday > Holiday Appetizers > Popcorn Chicken in Cheesy Waffle Cups

    Popcorn Chicken in Cheesy Waffle Cups

    by Teri Lyn Fisher · Published: Oct 5, 2018 · Modified: Oct 2, 2020

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    Not going to lie that this recipe does take a bit of effort but so very worth it. Bite sized little bits of chicken of all piled high in a cheesy waffle cup. Paired with a little bit of honey and you have yourself a bite sized chicken and waffle situation. Our cheesy waffle cups make a really cute display for your bite sized chicken which makes this recipe really perfect for a little appetizer with friends. This is definitely a crowd pleasing and impressive recipe to bookmark! Enjoy and happy weekend!
    ♥ Teri

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    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 40 minutes mins
    Servings: 4

      INGREDIENTS  

    popcorn chicken

    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each), cut into ½ inch pieces
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • Oil for frying

    Cheesy waffle cups

    • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
    • 1 egg plus 1 egg white
    • 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
    • 2 tablespoons whole milk
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives, plus more for garnish (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • honey for drizzling

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Popcorn Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
    • Place flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow baking dish and whisk together. Pour buttermilk into another shallow baking dish.
    • Dredge chicken pieces in flour, followed by buttermilk and then back into the flour (shaking chicken off after each addition) until all chicken has been coated.
    • Fill a tall sided pot with 2 inches oil and place over medium heat. Once oil has reached 350˚F, fry chicken a few pieces at a time, until golden brown and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer onto a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack and lightly season with salt and pepper. Repeat until all chicken has been fried. Set aside.
    • Waffle Cups: Pour all ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk together until no flour lumps remain. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes. Heat waffle cone maker to desired settings. Pour 3 to 3 ½ tablespoons batter into the center of the waffle cone maker and gently press lid closed, completely. Cook waffle cones for 4 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Quickly and carefully transfer cooked waffle disc to a muffin tin and gently press center of disc into one of the muffin wells, to form a cup. Allow cup to sit until fully cooled and hardened. Repeat until all cups have been made.
    • Assemble: Fill each cup up with a big scoop of popcorn chicken. Drizzle each cup with honey and a sprinkle of chives, if using. Serve immediately.
    Calories: 654kcal Carbohydrates: 69g Protein: 40g Fat: 23g Saturated Fat: 13g Cholesterol: 166mg Sodium: 1279mg Potassium: 681mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 7g Vitamin A: 1583IU Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 208mg Iron: 5mg

    October 5, 2018 / 3 Comments

    About Teri Lyn Fisher

    Teri Lyn Fisher is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food and cosmetics photographer. She is a big fan of hot dogs. #sfbTERI

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    1. Kelly

      October 15, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      Can you possible use a pizzelle maker instead of a waffle cone maker?

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      • Jenny Park

        October 16, 2018 at 8:59 am

        Yes, definitely!

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    2. Bracanov Boris

      October 13, 2018 at 3:00 am

      Das ist Super so ein gedicht

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