Fried Chicken Bites Recipes

THE BEST EVER CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Heat 1 inch oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large skillet or saucepan.
• Stir together the flour, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip the chicken pieces individually into the beaten eggs before pressing into the flour mixture to coat; shake off the excess flour. Place the coated chicken pieces onto a plate until all the chicken has been coated.
• Cook the chicken in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center.

HONEY FRIED CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup pickle juice, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken thighs, seal the bag and shake to evenly disperse. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
• Whisk together the honey, chopped pickles and the remaining 2 tablespoons each pickle juice and hot sauce in a large bowl until well combined.
• Whisk together the flour, paprika, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of buttermilk and use your fingers to work it in, making the flour shaggy.
• Fill a large, wide Dutch oven or pot with about 2 1/2 inches of oil, then add the shortening. Attach a deep-fat fry thermometer to the side of the pot and bring to 350 degrees F over medium heat. Line a large baking sheet with paper towels and a wire rack if desired and set aside.
• Drain the chicken in a colander but do not pat dry. Transfer the chicken to the flour mixture, making sure to press the pieces into the flour to fully coat. Set on a plate. (If you notice the chicken getting soggy in any spots as it sits, dredge it in the flour mixture again.)
• When the oil is at 350 degrees F, very carefully slide the breaded chicken into the oil and fry until deep golden brown with an internal temperature of about 170 degrees F, about 4 minutes. Remove to the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with a little salt.
• Put the chicken in the bowl with the honey mixture and toss to coat. Serve in paper cones with toothpicks for skewering the chicken bites.

FRIED CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• Stir together rum, lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar in a shallow bowl until sugar has dissolved. Add chicken and stir to coat. Marinate at room temperature 25 minutes.
• While chicken finishes marinating, heat 1 inch oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
• Meanwhile, whisk together flour, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Drain chicken and pat dry. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess, then transfer to a plate.
• Fry chicken in 3 batches, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per batch. (If chicken darkens too quickly, reduce heat.) Transfer to paper towels to drain.

DEEP FRIED CHICKEN BITS

Steps:

• Cut chicken into little strips approx 1 inch long.
• In a bowl add flour, paprika, pepper, mixed herbs, garlic powder and mix together well.
• Beat the two eggs in another bowl.
• Place oil in frying pan approx 1 inch deep and put on full heat until sizzling.
• Dip each strip of chicken in eggs, then coat in flour mixture until chicken is fully coated.
• Place in frying pan and turn until golden brown.
• Enjoy with salsa dip, garlic mayo, sweet chilli sauce -- Delicious!

CRISPY CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• Cube chicken into 1" cubes. Set aside in a bowl.
• In a shallow bowl/plate, mix together the flour and seasoning. In another bowl, whisk the egg and heavy cream together.
• Dip a piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture and then back again into the flour mixture, patting the flour well into the chicken.
• Set the piece of chicken aside on a sheet pan and continue repeating the process for the remainder of the chicken pieces.
• Fill a deep skillet with about 2-3" of canola oil and bring to medium heat, around 350 F.
• Deep fry the chicken cubes for about 5 minutes, until crispy brown and fully cooked on the inside. Do 2 batches to prevent overcrowding.
• Remove the chicken from the oil and set for a couple of minutes on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
• Transfer to a plate and serve with your favorite sauce.

PICKLE-BRINED KETO FRIED CHICKEN BITES W/ SWEET MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sweet keto "honey" mustard sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, dijon mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, turmeric, onion powder, and stevia until well combined. Cover or place in a sealed container. Set aside until chicken bites are ready to serve. (Note: Mustard sauce can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.)
• For the chicken: Place the cubed chicken in a ziplock bag or shallow dish, then add pickle juice and kosher salt. Mix well and make sure that all chicken pieces are submerged in pickle brine. Place chicken in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 to 60 minutes. Remove from fridge about 25 minutes prior to frying to let the chicken come toward room temperature. This helps promote even cooking and superior texture. Once marinated, drain the brine and pat chicken pieces dry. Set aside.
• For pan frying: Place a large, high-sided frying pan over low to medium/low heat. Pour oil into pan to create a minimum depth of 1/2 inch oil. For best results, use a thermometer and keep the oil temperature around 350 degrees. (If the oil is too hot, it will burn the batter. Alternatively, if the oil isn't hot enough, the batter will absorb excess oil and may not crisp up very well.) For deep frying: Turn on your fryer and set to about 350-degrees (if it has a temperature gauge.)
• While the oil is heating, combine whey protein powder, baking powder, erythritol, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a medium low-rimmed bowl. Mix well.
• Roll each piece of chicken in the mixture until all sides are thoroughly covered. Place coated bites on a pan or dish lined with parchment paper. Once all pieces are coated, you can re-roll any pieces that need additional coating until all the mixture has been used up.
• Drop chicken bites into hot oil and allow to fry for 4-6 minutes or until cooked through. If pan frying, flip halfway through cooking. The length will depend on oil temperature and size of chicken bite. I suggest cutting into larger pieces to check for doneness and gauge cooking time. Place fried nuggets on a cooling rack lined with paper towels.
• Chicken is best eaten right away while hot and crispy. Serve with sweet mustard sauce or your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy!