Popcorn Chicken Bites and Fries

by | Oct 7, 2020 | Chicken bites

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: about 25 minutes

For the fries:

  • 2 medium potato, such as Maris Piper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • sea salt

For the coating:

  • 25 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 25 g Parmesan
  • 4 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 x 50 g packs Peparami Smokin’ Chicken Bites

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Barbecue sauce or tomato ketchup, to serve

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200C, Gas Mark 6. Cut the unpeeled potato into thin even- sized matchsticks, about 1 cm thick.

Step 2

Place on a non stick baking tray, drizzle over the oil and turn the fries to coat. Make sure they are well spread out and not touching, then sprinkle with a little sea salt.

Step 3

Cook in the oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile place the breadcrumbs, herbs and cheese in a bowl and mix well, Place the buttermilk in a bowl and add the Smokin’ Chicken bites, stir to coat, then roll them in the breadcrumbs until evenly coated.

Step 4

Remove the chips and turn them then add the chicken to the tray with the chips. Cook for a further 10-15 minutes, turning the nuggets and chips once more until they are golden and crisp.

Step 5

Serve immediately with your favorite sauce.