Popcorn Chicken Dinner
with Mashed Potatoes and Salad- Wheat
- Sulphites
- Mustard
- Milk
Everyone is going to love this fun and easy family dinner! The combo of juicy Southern style popcorn chicken with a BBQ sauce dipper, creamy mash and fresh greens is going to make sure there is nothing but clean plates tonight!
Ingredients
260 g
Chicken Thighs
4 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
(Contains: Wheat)
1 tbsp
Cajun Spice Blend
460 g
Russet Potato
56 g
Spring Mix
66 g
Mini Cucumber
1 tbsp
Red Wine Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
113 g
Baby Tomatoes
4 tbsp
BBQ Sauce
(Contains: Mustard)
Not included in your delivery
2.25 tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
2 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
Halve tomatoes. Halve cucumbers lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half moons. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine flour, Cajun Spice Blend and 1/4-tsp salt (dbl for 4 ppl) in a large bowl. Season with pepper.
Combine potatoes, 2 tsp salt and enough water to cover (approx. 1 inch) in a large pot. (NOTE: Use same for 4 ppl.) Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, until fork-tender, 10-12 min. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water (dbl for 4ppl), then drain and return potatoes to the same pot, off heat. Add reserved cooking water and 2 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl). Using a potato masher, mash together until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
While potatoes cook, pat chicken dry with paper towels, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Add chicken to flour mixture. Toss to coat, pressing chicken into flour mixture to coat completely.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then chicken. Cook, flipping occasionally, until golden-brown and cooked through, 8-10 min.**
While chicken cooks, combine vinegar with 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) in a medium bowl. Add spring mix, tomatoes and cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
Divide popcorn chicken, smashed potatoes and salad between plates. Serve BBQ sauce alongside, for dipping.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the spicy Cajun chicken, though some found it too hot for kids; the BBQ sauce was a popular dipping option.
- Ease of prep: Cutting and coating the chicken was time-consuming for some; others appreciated the simple stovetop cooking method.
- Suggestions: Consider using chicken breast instead of thighs for less fat; add breadcrumbs or panko for crispier chicken.
- Leftovers: The dish reheats well, with some noting the chicken tasted even better the next day.
- Sides: Mashed potatoes were bland for some; consider adding milk or cream for creaminess or offering fries as an alternative.
