Get ready to spice up your appetizer game with these delicious buffalo chicken bites. Made with tender chicken pieces coated in a tangy and spicy sauce, these bite-sized treats are perfect for game nights, parties, or even just as a quick snack. With only a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing dish in no time. Serve it with some celery sticks and blue cheese dressing to complement the flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture. Shake off any excess.
- Place the coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the buffalo sauce by combining melted butter, hot sauce, and honey in a small bowl. Mix well.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken and toss until each piece is well coated.
- Place the coated chicken back onto the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the sauce to set.
- Serve the buffalo chicken bites hot with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
Interesting Facts
Buffalo chicken bites are a popular bar food in the United States, especially during sports events.
The term 'buffalo' in buffalo chicken refers to the city of Buffalo, New York, where this dish originated.
Buffalo sauce is traditionally made with a combination of hot sauce and butter.