In collaboration with Fresh.co.nz
Popcorn Chicken Tacos with Slaw & Corn
Use FreshLife Chickpea and Cornmeal flours to make a delicious gluten free taco dinner for the whole family to enjoy!
Makes: 6-8 tacos
CHICKPEA FLOUR TACOS
2 tsp whole cumin seeds
1 cup FreshLife Chickpea Flour
1 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
Cooking spray or extra oil for greasing the frying pan
METHOD
Toast the cumin seeds in a dry pan on low heat for 2-3 minutes, ensuring to swirl the pan often. Remove the seeds from the pan, set aside to cool.
In a bowl, combine FreshLife Chickpea Flour, toasted cumin seeds, water, olive oil and salt and whisk until you get a smooth batter. Set aside to rest for approximately 30 minutes or until thickened.
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Lightly oil the pan, pour about ¼ cup of the batter into the frying pan and swirl it around until thinly spread.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until the edges start to lift. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side. Repeat the process until all the batter is used.
POPCORN CHICKEN BITES
2 large chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 cup plain Greek yoghurt
1 egg
Oil spray
For the crumb:
2 cups FreshLife Cornmeal flour
1 tsp mixed herbs
1½ tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp mustard powder
¼ tsp black pepper.
METHOD
Cut the chicken into small bite size pieces. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, beat together the yoghurt and egg. Place the chopped chicken into the yoghurt and egg mixture and mix well to coat the chicken. Set aside for 15 minutes.
In a bowl mix together the FreshLife Cornmeal Flour, herbs, spices, salt and pepper.
Place a small handful of chicken pieces into the cornmeal flour mixture and toss to coat evenly. Transfer to a large plate. Repeat until all the chicken pieces have been crumbed.
To oven bake; Pre-heat oven to 200°C, place the crumbed chicken pieces on a lined baking tray, spray the chicken with a generous amount of oil and bake for 15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
To air fry; Cook in batches depending on size of air fryer. Place the chicken into the air fryer, spray the chicken with a generous amount of oil and cook at to 200°C for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through cooking.
To assemble, warm the tacos, add popcorn chicken and your favourite salad, and drizzle with sweet chilli sauce.