Buffalo Chicken Bites
Buffalo Chicken Bites are crispy, spicy, and utterly addictive! Bite-sized pieces of juicy chicken are breaded, fried until golden, and tossed in zesty buffalo sauce for the ultimate game-day snack or party appetizer. Serve with ranch or blue cheese for dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- vegetable oil, for frying
- ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving (optional)
- celery sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken piece first in flour, then in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place on a plate.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter. Toss fried chicken bites in the sauce until coated.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 26gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 820mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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