Firecracker Chicken Bites
These firecracker chicken bites are crispy on the outside and juicy in the center. Smothered in the most delicious sauce, you’re going to love this recipe.
Ingredients
Chicken Bites
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, cubed, Smart Chicken
- 2 eggs, whisked
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
Sauce
- ½ cup buffalo sauce, Frank's Red Hot brand
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
Equipment
- 1 baking tray
- 3 plates
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cube your chicken breasts into bite sized pieces.Setup three plates, one with cornstarch, salt and pepper. The second, with two whisked eggs. The third, with panko breadcrumbs.Dredge the chicken through the cornstarch mixture, then the eggs, then the panko. Place the breaded pieces on the prepared baking tray. Spray the chicken with avocado or olive oil cooking spray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip halfway through.
- While the chicken bakes, make the sauce. In a small sauce pot, combine buffalo sauce, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, and butter over low heat. Whisk until well combined.
- Grab a large mixing bowl. Add the baked chicken to the bowl and toss it with the sauce until well coated. Serve hot with freshly chopped green onions. Option to add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 392kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 169mg, Sodium: 1509mg, Potassium: 514mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 329IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 2mg