Description
This recipe for Buffalo Garlic Chicken Bites offers a perfect blend of crispy fried chicken coated in a zesty buffalo garlic sauce. Easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors, these bites are ideal for a savory snack or appetizer, served hot and garnished with fresh parsley for added brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 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
Sauce and Garnish
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1/2 cup Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into 1-2 inch bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp coating when frying.
- Mix Egg and Dry Ingredients: In one medium bowl, whisk the eggs until fully combined. In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch thoroughly.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then dredge the chicken pieces in the flour-cornstarch mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces carefully in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each piece for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare 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 mix well to combine.
- Coat Chicken in Sauce: Toss the fried chicken bites in the warm buffalo garlic sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the sauced chicken bites for added color and freshness. Serve hot alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Substitute chicken tenders for easier bite sizes if preferred.
- For a vegan option, use flax eggs instead of chicken eggs and consider plant-based butter and sauces.
- Gluten-free flour can replace all-purpose flour for those with gluten intolerance; adjust cornstarch accordingly.
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Olive oil or another lighter oil can be used as an alternative to unsalted butter for the sauce.
- Increase garlic amount for more pronounced garlicky flavor.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing as a classic pairing for buffalo-flavored dishes.
