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Zesty Buffalo Chicken Bites

Zesty Buffalo Chicken Bites deliver big flavor with tender chicken coated in a tangy buffalo sauce. Ready to party in 35 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

Equipment

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.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Add chicken pieces to bag. Shake well to coat evenly.
    2 pounds chicken breasts
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 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.
    1 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce, ½ cup butter, 1 Tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 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.
    For Serving: Ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery and carrot sticks

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

Serving: 1serving | 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