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Chicken

Popcorn chicken

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)
Written by

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Content and SEO Lead

Dr Rachel Hall
Reviewed by

Dr Rachel Hall (MBCHB)

Principal Doctor

2 min read
Last updated October 2026
title

Prep and cooking time: 20 mins

  • Freezable
  • High-protein
  • Lower-carbohydrate
  • Under 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 2

  • 40g ground almonds (almond flour)
  • 20g milled flaxseed
  • ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp ground paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced into small chunks
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Method

Step 1

Add the ground almonds, flaxseed, herbs, salt, and pepper to a small mixing bowl, and mix well.

Step 2

Place the diced chicken breasts onto a large plate and dust each side with the ground almond mix.

Step 3

Break the eggs into another mixing bowl and mix well.

Step 4

Dip the dusted chicken breasts into the egg, place back onto the plate, and cover with the remaining ground almond mix.

Step 5

Heat the butter and oil in a large, non-stick frying pan, over medium/high heat. Cook the chicken on each side for 3-5mins, or until golden. Reduce the heat and cook for a further 8mins (flipping once or twice so as not to burn).

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