Chicken Bites Recipe
Whole breast bites, hand-breaded and buttermilk fried.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Bites Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Pour the buttermilk over the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Breading
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry Chicken Bites
Carefully add the breaded chicken bites to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the chicken bites hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
