Fried Chicken Bites
These Fried Chicken Bites are crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. Marinated with lemon, mustard, and hot sauce, then fried golden and finished in a buttery pepper sauce, they’re perfect for appetizers or easy dinners.
Ingredients
Crispy Chicken:
- 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 ½ tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Mustard Paste
- 3 tablespoon Red Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 100 g Flour
- 50 g Cornstarch
Pepper Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, and place them in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper. Add this spice mixture to the chicken and toss until evenly coated. Add the eggs, mustard paste, red hot sauce, and lemon juice to the bowl, then mix until everything is well combined. Cover and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch until well combined. Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, coating each piece evenly.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and very crispy. Transfer the fried chicken to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter, then stir in the salt and ground black pepper until smooth. Pour the pepper butter over the crispy chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped chives.
Notes
Coat Every Piece Evenly: I like to take my time when mixing the chicken with the spices and sauces to make sure every bite is full of flavor.
Rest the Chicken in the Marinade: I always let it sit for the full 30 minutes; this really helps the flavor soak in and makes the chicken extra tasty.
Mix the Flour and Cornstarch Well: I whisk them together until smooth so the coating fries up super crispy and golden.
Toss in Sauce While Hot: I pour the pepper butter over the chicken while it’s still hot; it helps the sauce cling to every crunchy bite.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 3468mg | Potassium: 809mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1237IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg