Hey there, foodie friends! Let me tell you about my absolute favorite deep-fried creation that’ll make your afternoon snack game reach new heights – Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites! Trust me, once you try these bad boys, there’s no going back to regular chicken nuggets.
Picture this: juicy, tender chicken pieces coated in a perfectly seasoned breading, fried to golden perfection, and then tossed in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce that’ll have you licking your fingers (no judgment here, we’ve all been there! 💁♀️).
What You’ll Need:
– 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 cups buttermilk
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1/2 tsp cayenne (or more if you’re feeling spicy!)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Oil for frying
For that heavenly sauce:
– 1/3 cup honey
– 4 cloves minced garlic
– 2 tbsp soy sauce
– 1 tbsp butter
– A splash of rice vinegar
Okay, let’s get cooking!
First things first, marinate those chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours (I usually do this in the morning – because hello, planning ahead!). This makes the meat super tender and juicy.
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Now, mix your flour with all those gorgeous seasonings in a bowl. Remove the chicken from buttermilk (let the excess drip off) and coat each piece in the seasoned flour. Double-dip if you’re feeling extra naughty – back in buttermilk, then flour again for extra crunchiness!
Heat your oil to 350°F (y’all, please use a thermometer – we’re not trying to start any kitchen fires here!). Fry those babies in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
While your chicken is frying, make that killer sauce. Melt the butter in a pan, add garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Let it simmer until slightly thickened.
Toss your crispy chicken in that gorgeous sauce, and boom! You’ve got yourself a treat that’ll make your taste buds dance!
I love serving these with some ranch dressing on the side (because ranch makes everything better, fight me on this 💅) and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if I’m feeling fancy.
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Until next time, keep cooking and stay sassy!
