Healthy Popcorn Chicken

Name: Healthy Popcorn Chicken
Ingredients: 1 cup almond meal; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into very small bite-size pieces 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon olive oil; Optional: BBQ Sauce for dipping