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Honey BBQ Chicken Bites Recipe

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Honey BBQ Chicken Bites are crispy, tender chicken chunks coated in a crunchy cornflake crust and baked to perfection. These bites are tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade honey BBQ sauce, making them a perfect appetizer or snack for gatherings and game days.

  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 cups cornflakes (lightly crushed)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Honey BBQ Sauce

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Rack: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place it on a baking sheet; this will help ensure the chicken cooks evenly and crisps up nicely.
  2. Season Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken chunks with BBQ seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat the pieces evenly.
  3. Make Buttermilk Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until fully combined. This mixture will help the coating stick to the chicken.
  4. Prepare Cornflake Coating: In a large bowl, combine the lightly crushed cornflakes with vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This will create a crunchy, flavorful crust.
  5. Coat the Chicken: Working one piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour first, shaking off excess, then dip into the buttermilk and egg mixture. Finally, press the chicken chunks into the cornflake mixture to coat thoroughly.
  6. Arrange for Baking: Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking rack. Spray the tops lightly with nonstick cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy and golden brown.
  8. Prepare Honey BBQ Sauce: While the chicken bakes, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Warm for 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
  9. Toss Chicken in Sauce: Once the chicken bites are out of the oven, place them in a large bowl and gently toss with half of the warm honey BBQ sauce to coat them evenly.
  10. Serve: Serve the chicken bites immediately with the remaining honey BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, use skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts as they tend to stay juicier.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add more hot sauce to the honey BBQ sauce or sprinkle some cayenne pepper in the cornflake coating.
  • To save time, prepare the honey BBQ sauce ahead and warm it just before serving.
  • Make sure the chicken pieces are evenly coated to ensure a consistent crunch in every bite.
  • If you don’t have cornflakes, crushed panko breadcrumbs can be used as an alternative.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/honey-bbq-chicken-bites-recipe/