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Looking for a handy-to-heat, easy-to-eat, exploration-inspired snacking solution? This Shaken Ranchero Popcorn Chicken comes in small bites and packs a big punch with regional Mexican flavors.<\/p>

Martha Sanchez, a Griffith Foods corporate chef based in Mexico, shares how the right coating system can shake up snack time (literally!) into a satisfying adventure for your taste buds<\/a>.<\/p>

A Taste of Mexico Isn’t Too Far Away<\/h2>

Authentic flavors don\u2019t always have to be used in traditional applications. This Shaken Ranchero Popcorn Chicken<\/strong> concept delivers a unique yet familiar flavor profile through its regionally influenced Ranchero Flavour Glaze<\/a>.<\/p>

The Ranchero Flavour Glaze combines chilis typically used in different parts of Mexico \u2014 including ancho, chipotle, and guajillo \u2014 and familiar spices like cumin, oregano, bay leaves, garlic, and onion.<\/strong> As notes of distinctive sun-dried smokiness highlight the chilis and a hint of lime nods to central Mexican cuisine, the combination creates complex flavor traditionally found in Mexican home cooking.<\/p>

Heat. Pour. Shake. Eat.<\/h2>

Griffith Foods’ Homestyle Breading System<\/a><\/strong> covers the chicken bites, making them receptive to the Flavour Glaze. The breading system gives the popcorn chicken a crunchy texture \u2014 reminiscent of chicken milanesa, a classic meal enjoyed in many South American homes \u2014 that will stay golden under high temperatures and crisp beneath the saucy, reddish-orange glaze.<\/strong><\/p>

Pop a container of chicken into the microwave for less than a minute, pour in the Flavour Glaze, give it a few good shakes, and the popcorn chicken is ready for on-the-go snacking<\/a>.<\/p>

A Little Bit Goes a Long Way with Flavour Glaze<\/h2>

Whether in a microwave, airfryer, pan, or electric oven, heating the popcorn chicken first maximizes the use and efficiency<\/a> of the Flavour Glaze. When applied to a warm substrate, the oil-based, shelf-stable Flavour Glaze will spread more easily \u2014 making smaller quantities go further. The glaze\u2019s lack of water also prevents the breading system from getting soggy. It respects the system\u2019s crunchiness and locks in juiciness, which is especially important with lean proteins, like chicken breasts.<\/strong><\/p>

Take Shaken Ranchero Popcorn Chicken Anywhere<\/h2>

Boneless, skinless chicken \u2014 whether as bites, tenders, or wings \u2014 serves as an excellent base for the breading system and Flavour Glaze. Its handheld, versatile nature combined with the oil-based, shelf-stable Flavour Glaze make this concept suitable for a variety of applications.<\/p>