Fried Chicken Bites Recipe

Name: Fried Chicken Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons to 1 Tbsp. ground red pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts; 2 cups buttermilk; 3 bread slices, toasted; 1 cup all-purpose flour; Peanut oil; Blue cheese dressing or honey mustard dressing

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons to 1 Tbsp. ground red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts
2 cups buttermilk
3 bread slices, toasted
1 cup all-purpose flour
Peanut oil
Blue cheese dressing or honey mustard dressing

1
Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl; reserve half of spice mixture. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place chicken in a medium bowl, and toss with remaining spice mixture until coated. Stir in buttermilk; cover and chill 24 hours.
2
Tear bread into pieces, and place in a food processor with reserved spice mixture. Process until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in flour. Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk, discarding buttermilk. Dredge chicken in breadcrumb mixture.
3
Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 350u00b0. Fry chicken, in batches, 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and done. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Serve warm or cold with blue cheese dressing or honey mustard.
4
Total time does not include 1 day marinating time.

1304

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons to 1 Tbsp. ground red pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Fried Chicken Bites falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Chicken Bites

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