Buffalo Chicken Bites
These buffalo chicken bites are tender, juicy, and tossed in a buttery hot sauce that delivers just the right amount of kick. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, and game-day snacking!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
For serving:
- celery sticks, ranch, and/or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Combine cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Dice chicken evenly into small pieces, about ½ inch. I like to cut it into long strips, about ½ inch wide, and then make horizontal cuts, about ½ inch apart. Add chicken to bowl with cornstarch mixture and toss until chicken is evenly coated.16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken in a single layer.
- Cook without moving the chicken bites for 3 to 4 minutes so a golden crust forms. Stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes more (see note).
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add butter, garlic, and hot sauce. Stir until the butter melts and the sauce coats the chicken, about 1 minute.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, minced, ¼ cup hot sauce
- Serve immediately with celery sticks, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- Pro tip: Take the butter out of the refrigerator to soften before you start the recipe. Prep the garlic and measure out the hot sauce, too, so they're ready to add when the chicken bites are finished cooking. This will help you avoid overcooking the chicken bites.
- Check for doneness: Because the chicken bites are quite small, it's hard to get an accurate reading with an instant read thermometer. Press lightly on the chicken bites; they should feel fairly firm, not squishy. If you're not certain, slice one or two open to make sure they aren't reddish pink in the center.
- Serving suggestions: Try adding buffalo chicken bites to meal bowls, salads, wraps, or roasted vegetables. Add them to your favorite bagged salad for an easy meal. They make a popular appetizer, served with celery sticks and blue cheese dip.
- Storage: Leftover buffalo chicken bites will keep for 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. They can be reheated in a skillet, or briefly in the air fryer. They tend to get overcooked and chewy in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz. chicken with sauce | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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