Description
Crispy, tender chicken bites coated in a zesty buffalo garlic sauce, perfect for game day or a flavorful appetizer that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast or Thighs
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 2 cups Oil (for frying)
Buffalo Garlic Sauce
- 0.5 cup Buffalo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Fresh Minced Garlic
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Garnish and Serving
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
- 0.5 cup Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crisp coating.
- Set Up Coating Stations: In one bowl, whisk the two eggs until frothy. In another bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch evenly to create the dry coating mixture.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken piece into the whisked eggs, allowing any excess egg to drip off. Then, roll each piece thoroughly in the flour and cornstarch mixture, ensuring full coverage for maximum crispiness.
- Heat Oil: Heat about 1 to 2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Let it reach approximately 350°F (175°C) and shimmer before frying.
- Fry Chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches to prevent overcrowding. Fry each piece for 4-5 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Make Buffalo Garlic Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the buffalo sauce and let it simmer for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Transfer the hot fried chicken bites into a large mixing bowl. Pour the buffalo garlic sauce over the chicken and toss gently but thoroughly to coat each piece evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the sauced chicken bites for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- The use of cornstarch in the coating is key for extra crunchiness.
- Maintain oil temperature to avoid greasy chicken; too low and the bites will absorb oil, too high and the coating can burn.
- Use skinless chicken thighs for juicier bites or chicken breast for a leaner option.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crispiest texture.
