Chicken Bites
Crispy, tender, and perfectly seasoned, chicken bites will be an instant hit. My family loves them and the bonus? They are easy to make.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder (more or less according to taste)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (avocado, canola, sunflower, or peanut oil can be substituted)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoons 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.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Toss the diced chicken with cornstarch mixture until it's coated. It’s okay if there is a little extra in the bowl that doesn’t stick to the chicken.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium high heat. Add oil. When oil is shimmering, add chicken in a single layer (and any leftover spice mixture). Cook without stirring for 4 minutes.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Stir and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes or until browned, crispy, and cooked through.
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Notes
- Serving suggestions: Rice bowl, salad, veggie hash, wrap, taco, rice and beans, etc.
- Storage: Leftover chicken will keep for 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Air fryer note: We tested this recipe in an air fryer and the chicken bites don’t turn out as well. However, they can be reheated successfully in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz. | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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