Easy Buffalo Chicken Bites
Easy Buffalo Chicken Bites deliver big flavor with tender chicken coated in a zesty buffalo sauce. Ready to party in 35 minutes!
Servings: 12
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Bites
- 2 pounds chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Buffalo Sauce
- 1 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- For Serving: Ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery and carrot sticks
Instructions
- Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large gallon size plastic bag.
- Add chicken pieces to bag. Shake well to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per batch. Don't overcrowd pan.
- While chicken cooks, make buffalo sauce: Whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, honey, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.
- When all chicken is cooked, add to buffalo sauce bowl and toss to coat completely.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and vegetable sticks if desired.
Notes
Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To Reheat: Place bites on a baking sheet and reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through, or microwave for 1-2 minutes.
To Freeze: Allow bites to cool completely. Place in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg