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Buffalo Chicken Bites

Cheesy, crispy, spicy bites that are perfect for a tailgate party or a game day get-together
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Cheesy, crispy, spicy bites that are perfect for a tailgate party or a game day get-together | southernliving.com
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Recipe courtesy Melissa Gray

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Cheesy, crispy, spicy chicken bites that are perfect for a tailgate party or a game day get-together
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Total Time 8 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup whole buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buffalo-style hot sauce divided
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups (6 ⅜ oz.) all-purpose flour
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about ½ cup)
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Gently stir together chicken, buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons of the hot sauce in a medium bowl to coat chicken; let stand uncovered at room temperature at least 10 minutes, or covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours.
  • Place eggs in a shallow dish. Whisk together flour, cheese, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and baking powder in a separate shallow dish. Working in batches, remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess; dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, and return to flour mixture, gently pressing to fully coat. Place chicken on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Pour 2-inches of oil in a large skillet over medium-high; heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350°F, adjusting heat as needed to maintain temperature. Working in batches, add chicken to hot oil and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and a food thermometer inserted into chicken registers 165°F, 4 or 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Whisk together melted butter and remaining ½ cup hot sauce in a large bowl; add fried chicken bites, tossing gently to fully coat. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Keyword chicken, event party, tailgating

Source: Southern Living

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