Peri-Peri Popcorn Chicken
with BBQ Mayo | Serves 2
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Eggs
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Almond
- Brazil nut
- Traces of Cashew
- Hazelnut
- Macadamia
- Pecan
- Pine Nut
- Pistachio
- Walnut
Coat juicy chicken thigh in cornflour and an aromatic peri-peri seasoning for moreish mouthfuls of succulent chicken with a crispy coating. Dunk these bites in some tangy BBQ mayo to really make the spices sing!
Ingredients
1 packet
chicken thigh
1 sachet
Peri-Peri Seasoning
(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)
1 sachet
Cornflour
(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut.)
1 packet
BBQ mayo
(Contains: Eggs; May be present: Milk.)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 tbs
plain flour
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat;)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Cut chicken thigh into 2cm chunks.
• In a medium bowl, combine chicken, peri-peri seasoning, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. • To chicken, add cornflour and the plain flour and toss to coat.
• Heat a large frying pan with enough olive oil to coat the base of the pan. • When oil is hot, dust off any excess flour from chicken, then cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Transfer peri-peri popcorn chicken to a serving dish. • Serve with BBQ mayo. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many found it delicious, with one calling it "the best popcorn chicken ever". Some felt it lacked taste, suggesting personal preferences vary.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, though a few noted trimming chicken thighs was time-consuming. Pre-cut chicken could speed up the process.
- Suggestions: Consider serving with a side salad and oven-baked bread for a complete meal. Some prefer chicken breast over thighs for this recipe.
- Portions: Several wished for larger quantities, especially for families. It works well as a snack, side, or main dish with additions.
