Oven Fried Cajun Popcorn Chicken with Creamy Honey Mustard

Switching up the average weeknight dinner with this Oven Fried Cajun Popcorn Chicken...bar food, but healthier!

⏱ 40 min 🔨 Prep 20min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 10
Oven Fried Cajun Popcorn Chicken with Creamy Honey Mustard

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

  1. 1. Add the chicken to a gallon size zip top bag. Pour the buttermilk over the chicken. Toss well to coat. 2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.3. Add the corn flake crumbs, flour, cajun seasoning, cheddar, and a pinch of pepper to a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine.4. Remove each piece of chicken from the buttermilk, and dredge through the crumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the chicken has been used. Make sure not to crowd your pan, if necessary use two baking sheets. Lightly brush the chicken with olive oil. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.5. Meanwhile, make the honey mustard sauce. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and shake or whisk until smooth and creamy. 6. Serve the chicken topped with flaky salt, fresh chives, and honey mustard for dipping. Add ranch for a little double-dip. Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving

641kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$965.00
Per Serving
$161.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1930.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (75% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
boneless chicken breasts 2 lbs $127.00
buttermilk 0.5 cup $130.00
corn flakes 2 cups $79.00
whole wheat 2 tbsp $10.00
cajun seasoning 2 tbsp $179.00
finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese 0.5 cup $130.00
black pepper - -
extra virgin olive oil - -
dijon mustard 0.25 cup $53.00
honey 0.25 cup $70.00
sour cream 0.25 cup $25.00
extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp $69.00
juice of 1/2 a lemon - -
cajun seasoning 1 tbsp $89.00
cayenne pepper 0.25 tsp $4.00
kosher salt and black pepper - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Oven Fried Cajun Popcorn Chicken with Creamy Honey Mustard

Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups corn flakes (finely crushed)
  • 2 tbsp whole wheat, all-purpose, or gluten free flour
  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil (for brushing)
  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, or olive oil based mayo ((see note))
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • kosher salt and black pepper

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