Best 14 Chicken Poppers Recipes

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Chicken poppers are bite-sized pieces of boneless, skinless chicken that are coated in bread crumbs and pan-fried until golden brown. They have a crispy outer coating and a juicy, tender interior, and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. In this article, we have compiled a collection of four unique chicken popper recipes that offer different flavors and styles to satisfy various tastes. From classic Southern-style chicken poppers to poppers with a spicy kick or a cheesy twist, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results. Get ready to delight your taste buds with these irresistible chicken popper creations!

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BBQ CHICKEN POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



BBQ Chicken Poppers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, flour, eggs, oil, BBQ sauce

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 10 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup flour
3 eggs, beaten
oil, for frying
½ cup BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
  • Combine the chicken with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder, mixing until evenly seasoned.
  • Place the flour and eggs into separate bowls.
  • Dip a piece of chicken into the flour, then the egg, then back into the flour. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the chicken pieces until deep-golden brown and crispy.
  • Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
  • In a pan over medium heat, cook the BBQ sauce until bubbly.
  • Toss the chicken in the sauce until evenly glazed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 4 grams

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic Parmesan Chicken Poppers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, flour, eggs, oil, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 10 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup flour
3 eggs, beaten
oil, for frying
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
  • Combine the chicken with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder, mixing until evenly seasoned.
  • Place the flour and eggs into separate bowls.
  • Dip a piece of chicken into the flour, then the egg, then back into the flour. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the chicken pieces until deep-golden brown and crispy.
  • Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
  • In a pan over medium heat, cook the butter, garlic, and parsley until garlic is barely starting to brown.
  • Toss the chicken in the garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
  • Turn off the heat, then toss the chicken in the parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 0 grams

PARMESAN PANKO CHICKEN POPPERS



Parmesan Panko Chicken Poppers image

I was playing around in the kitchen and this is what I came up with, so I decided to share it with you. These nuggets go well with a sweet chili sauce. Enjoy!

Provided by alisha

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
oil for frying

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Whisk eggs and milk in a separate bowl to make an egg wash. Place flour in a bowl.
  • Coat chicken pieces in flour; dip them into egg wash. Press into panko mixture to coat, shaking off excess.
  • 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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 617 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Buffalo Chicken Poppers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, flour, eggs, oil, butter, hot sauce

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 10 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup flour
3 eggs, beaten
oil, for frying
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup hot sauce

Steps:

  • Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
  • Combine the chicken with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder, mixing until evenly seasoned.
  • Place the flour and eggs into separate bowls.
  • Dip a piece of chicken into the flour, then the egg, then back into the flour. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the chicken pieces until deep-golden brown and crispy.
  • Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
  • In a pan over medium heat, cook the butter and the hot sauce until bubbly.
  • Toss the chicken in the sauce until evenly glazed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 0 grams

EASY TO SERVE CHICKEN PARMESAN POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy To Serve Chicken Parmesan Poppers Recipe by Tasty image

Be the hit of the party and feed a hungry crowd with these Chicken Parm Poppers! Everyone will love the crispy breaded outside and cheesy mozzarella inside. The cherry pepper gives it the perfect surprise kick and the marinara sauce on top balances the flavor.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 14 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 23

14 cherry peppers, whole pickled
14 balls mozzarella cheese
1 lb ground chicken
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup milk
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ medium yellow onion, minced
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup bread crumbs
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
canola oil, for frying
2 cups marinara sauce
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into quarters
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Drain and dry the pickled cherry peppers, then cut off the tops and use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds. Place a mozzarella ball inside of each one.
  • Make the chicken mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, milk, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix well.
  • Take a golf ball-size amount of the chicken mixture and pat it out flat in your palm. Place a stuffed cherry pepper in the center and wrap the chicken mixture around it until completely covered, rolling into a ball. Repeat with the remaining cherry peppers.
  • Chill for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Prepare for frying: Add the bread crumbs to a medium bowl with the Parmesan, dried parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Beat the eggs in a separate medium bowl. Add the flour to another medium bowl.
  • Toss a chicken meatball in the flour, then coat in the eggs, then roll in the bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
  • Heat a large pan with ¼ inch (6 ml) of canola oil over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 400°F (200˚C).
  • Working in batches, fry the chicken meatballs for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until light golden brown. Once finished, blot dry with paper towels and transfer to a greased baking sheet.
  • Dollop 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce on each ball, then top with a piece of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 8 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75˚C).
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
  • Enjoy!

HONEY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Honey Chipotle Chicken Poppers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, flour, eggs, oil, honey, water, hot sauce, ketchup, chipotle chili powder

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 10 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup flour
3 eggs, beaten
oil, for frying
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder

Steps:

  • Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
  • Combine the chicken with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder, mixing until evenly seasoned.
  • Place the flour and eggs into separate bowls.
  • Dip a piece of chicken into the flour, then the egg, then back into the flour. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the chicken pieces until deep-golden brown and crispy.
  • Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
  • In a pan over medium heat, mix together the honey, water, hot sauce, ketchup, and chipotle powder. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook for one minute.
  • Toss the chicken in the sauce until evenly glazed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 9 grams

CHICKEN POPPERS



Chicken Poppers image

Wrapped in bacon, these cute chicken bites can be served with your favorite dipping sauce. "I made up this recipe using a few food items that were on hand," explains Charlene Crump from Montgomery, Alabama. "It was an immediate hit!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 25-30 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup ground fully cooked ham
25 to 30 cubed cheddar cheese (1/2-inch cubes)
1 pound sliced bacon
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; cut into 1-1/2-in. strips. Spread each with 1 teaspoon ham. Place a cheese cube on the end of each strip; roll up. Cut each slice of bacon in half widthwise. Wrap each around chicken roll-up; secure each with a toothpick., In a large skillet, cook roll-ups in oil until bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Add the broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

BUFFALO CHICKEN JALAPENO POPPERS



Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers image

This recipe was featured on the Rachel Ray show in October, 2009 as a quick and healthier version of the traditional popper. It's a very spicy, yet savory version of the appetizer. The original recipe calls for 18-20 jalapeno peppers, but I just used 10 and cut them in half to use both halves to fill. It also called for rotisserie chicken, but I substituted with chicken breast to cut down on cost and time.

Provided by CrunkFrack

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 20 poppers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 jalapeno peppers
1/3 cup hot sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF.
  • Working lengthwise, slice each jalapeno in half. Scrape the seeds and ribs out of each jalapeño.
  • Place a small saucepot over low heat. Add hot sauce and whisk in the butter until melted. In a medium size bowl, combine the pulled chicken, celery, Monterey Jack cheese and half of the blue cheese.
  • Scoop some of the chicken mixture into each half of the peppers, filling them all up. Lightly mound the chicken into each pepper. Place the peppers in a baking dish and top with the remaining blue cheese.
  • Bake the peppers until tender and heated through, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

FRIED CHICKEN AND PULLED PORK CORNBREAD POPPERS



Fried Chicken and Pulled Pork Cornbread Poppers image

These fun little apps are an instant conversation starter wherever they're served. We love them on game day, but they'd be a hit at brunch, too. -Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces frozen popcorn chicken
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
4 seeded jalapeno peppers or pickled jalapeno peppers, cut into 6 slices each
1/4 cup refrigerated fully cooked barbecued pulled pork
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Bake popcorn chicken according to package directions. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into 12 pieces., Meanwhile, prepare cornbread mix according to package directions. Place a jalapeno slice in each of 24 foil-lined mini muffin cups. Fill each cup with 1 tablespoon batter. Gently press a piece of popcorn chicken into the centers of half the cups. Spoon 1 teaspoon pulled pork into the centers of remaining cups., Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Serve with maple syrup; if desired, whisk chili sauce into syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHICKEN AND BACON BBQ 3000 POPPERS / PENZEYS



Chicken and Bacon BBQ 3000 Poppers / Penzeys image

This is from Penzeys catalog... I haven't tried it yet, but what could possibly go wrong with bacon + Penzeys? Admittedly it calls for one of their seasonings and yes, it would be best to use it, but you could substitute your favorite smokey BBQ seasoning. Theirs is a blend of salt, paprika, black pepper, nutmeg, mustard, allspice, citric acid, garlic powder, ginger, sage, thyme, white pepper, cinnamon, and natural smoke flavor. Recipe courtesy of Penzeys reader, Carol Smith-Barnes.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 45 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lb sliced bacon
2 tablespoons bbq seasoning (Penzeys BBQ 3000)
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray cooking spray on a flat, non-stick roasting rack and place that on a roasting or broiling pan lined with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
  • Cut each bacon slice into thirds. It's easier to do when you leave the pound of bacon intact rather than separating the slices.
  • Wrap a piece of bacon around each chicken cube and secure with a wooden toothpick.
  • Combine the BBQ seasoning with the brown sugar.
  • Drop each meat skewer into the mixture and toss gently with your fingers until completely coated.
  • Arrange the poppers on the rack and bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the topping browned.
  • NOMS!

JALAPENO CHICKEN POPPERS



Jalapeno Chicken Poppers image

Make and share this Jalapeno Chicken Poppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by David04

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs ground chicken
6 small jalapeno peppers, cut in half length way
8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I prefer Shake and Bake ranch)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Split Chicken into 6 portions.
  • Smash each section flat into an oblong patty.
  • Place a 1/6th of cream cheese into the center of each patty.
  • Place 1 or two halves of the Jalapeno on top of the cream cheese.
  • Roll the patties into oblong balls, ensuring they have full seal completely around them.
  • Season, roll and coat with the Shake 'n Bake mix.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

EXTRA CRISPY CHICKEN POPPERS



Extra Crispy Chicken Poppers image

This recipe came from being tired of the same old way to have chicken. I decided to try my hand at making extra crispy chicken with little hands in mind. My two toddlers love it and so does my husband. Please post a comment about how you might of changed it.

Provided by Debcancook

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
4 eggs
8 cups crushed Rice Krispies
vegetable oil, to fry chicken in

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1 x 1.5-inch pieces.
  • Scramble eggs with 1 tbsp of water.
  • Add seasonings to the flour.
  • Dunk the chicken in egg mixture then roll to cover in the flour mixture.
  • Funk the chicken back into the egg mixture.
  • Then roll in the crushed Rice Krispies.
  • Fry in the oil for about five minutes or until they float.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 910.3, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 331.3, Sodium 541.1, Carbohydrate 96.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 64.1

SMOKED CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN JALAPENO POPPERS



Smoked Cream Cheese Chicken Jalapeno Poppers image

These little bites of poppers are absolutely incredible. My brother-in law first made them with beef and cheese so I changed it to my tastes. These are the first to go at parties!! People ask if I'm going to bring them!!

Provided by 50debbie

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 12 jalapenos, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 fresh jalapenos
6 ounces squeeze packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese
12 pieces of precooked grilled fajita chicken strips
jalapeno, cast iron holder for the grill (found at grill shops or on line)

Steps:

  • Freeze the jalapenos in a baggie in the freezer the night before you want to cook them.
  • Take them out of the freezer, cut off the tops and scrape out the seeds. Much easier when frozen. Freezing them also takes out a bit of the heat.
  • Squeeze 1/2 package of cream cheese into jalapeno.
  • Stuff a piece of grilled chicken strip into cream cheese.
  • Place poppers into holder and put them in the smoker for 45 minutes.
  • Serve while hot as an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 92, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 1.9

CHICKEN POPPERS



Chicken Poppers image

This is my daughter's favorite supper. She begs me to make it. Oddly enough it is not overly spicy. It is really easy to make so save it for a night you are tired, I'm posting it so I don't lose it. It is from a kosher cookbook called Supper Time.

Provided by Funkymunky613

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb chicken cutlet, cubed
1 egg, beaten
1 cup corn flake crumbs
1 cup oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup Frank's red hot sauce
1/4 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • 1. Dip chicken into egg and the cornflake crumbs. Heat oil in a pan and fry chicken until golden brown.
  • 2. In a separate pot combine honey, red hot sauce, and corn syrup and bring to a boil.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees F for five minutes uncovered and turn once during baking.
  • 4. Serve with fried rice if desired.

Tips:

  • To ensure crispy chicken poppers, make sure the chicken is dry before coating it in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • For a flavorful breading, use a combination of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the breadcrumb mixture.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To prevent the chicken poppers from sticking to the baking sheet, line it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Serve the chicken poppers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken poppers are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be easily customized to your taste. With their crispy breading and tender, juicy chicken, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you prefer them classic or spicy, baked or fried, there's a chicken popper recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dish to make, give chicken poppers a try - you won't be disappointed!

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