Description
This recipe features crispy, tender buffalo garlic chicken bites coated in a flavorful homemade buffalo garlic sauce. Perfectly fried to golden perfection, these bites are a delicious appetizer or snack that can be served with your favorite dipping sauces and garnished with fresh parsley for an extra burst of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Thighs (cut into 1–2 inch bite-sized pieces)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- Oil for frying (such as vegetable or canola oil)
Buffalo Garlic Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
Garnish
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Begin by cutting the boneless skinless chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1–2 inches each. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for a crispier coating.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until fully combined. In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch evenly.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the flour-cornstarch mixture to coat all sides.
- Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each side for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Buffalo Garlic Sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the buffalo sauce and warm through.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Remove the fried chicken bites from the oil and place them into a bowl. Pour the buffalo garlic sauce over the chicken and toss well until each piece is evenly coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the buffalo garlic chicken bites. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use a plant-based butter and vegan buffalo sauce.
- Gluten-free flour can replace all-purpose flour for those with gluten sensitivity.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to your spice preference.
- Use chicken tenders for easier bite sizes and uniform cooking.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing to complement the spicy buffalo flavor.
