Description
These irresistibly easy Buffalo Garlic Chicken Bites are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for game day or a tasty snack. Tender bite-sized chicken pieces are fried to a golden brown, then tossed in a rich, garlicky buffalo sauce. Served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce, these bites are sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup All-purpose or gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 2 large Eggs
Sauce and Garnish
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce (adjust heat level by brand)
- 3 cloves Fresh Minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup Ranch or Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispier coating.
- Mix Eggs and Coating: Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl to create an egg wash. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch thoroughly to form the coating mixture.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C) for frying.
- Fry Chicken: Dredge the chicken pieces first in the egg wash, then coat evenly with the flour-cornstarch mixture. Fry the chicken pieces in batches, cooking each side for 4-5 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make Buffalo Garlic Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the buffalo sauce and simmer for 2 minutes to meld flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Add the fried chicken bites to the buffalo garlic sauce and toss thoroughly until each piece is fully coated in the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the coated chicken bites. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry before coating helps achieve a crispier crust.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce quantity to control the spice level.
- You can substitute chicken breast with thighs for a juicier bite.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic in jars.
- Serve immediately to keep the bites hot and crispy.
