35-Minute Buffalo Chicken Bites That Will Disappear Instantly
Crispy buffalo chicken bites are a quick and flavorful snack or appetizer. These spicy, tender bites are perfect for game day or a casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken and buffalo sauce until coated.
- In another bowl, combine flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
- Take a spoonful of chicken, dip it in the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken bites on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for easy prep.
- Adjust buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg