Plantain Popcorn Chicken (Chopped Salad)
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Calories 247
Protein 30g
Fat 7g
Carbs 16g
Total Time 20 minutes
Popcorn Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 1lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon The Fit Cook Green Chile Lime (OR 2 teaspoons cumin)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Batter
- 84g (weighed) store-bought plantain chips
- 1 tablespoon The Fit Cook Green Chile Lime
- pinch of sea salt & pepper
- 1 egg + 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- Salad inspiration
- Avocado crema
- romaine lettuce
- bell pepper
- cucumber
- red onion
Steps
- Set air-fryer to 400F (or 420F in the oven).
- Add plantain chips to a sealable bag, then crush the chips into crumbs for the chicken coating. Place the crumbs in a large bowl along with the other seasonings in the batter.
- Season chicken breast pieces.
- Then dip the chicken in the egg, then the plantain crumbs and then place in the air-fryer basket OR on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Before baking, lightly spray them with avocado oil or another high smoke point oil. Bake for 10 – 15 minutes until the outside is golden brown and the center is cooked through. Note: with smaller pieces of chicken, the cooking time will decrease.
- After frying, add a pinch of sea salt & pepper to taste. Enjoy with your favorite condiment OR with a chopped salad! Use the avocado crema recipe as a dressing if you prefer! For the salad, place all your preferred ingredients on a cutting board or sheet, then use a large knife to continually chop everything together.
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Calories
247
Protein
30g
Fat
7g
Carbs
16g
Sodium
Fiber
2g
Sugar
1g