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Hot Honey Chicken Bites

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy crispy, tender chicken bites drizzled with sweet and spicy honey sauce for a flavorful snack or meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 egg beaten egg
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola oil (enough for deep frying)
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (for a slight tang)

Pinch of salt

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken cubes in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
  • Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Coat chicken in the mixture.
  • Deep fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter, then add honey, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Toss fried chicken in the honey sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust spice level by varying red pepper flakes.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Honey, Spicy