Name: Easy Buffalo Chicken Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces; ½ cup all-purpose or cassava flour; ½ tablespoon salt; ½ tablespoon garlic powder; ½ tablespoon onion powder; ½ tablespoon paprika; ¼ cup avocado oil; ¼ cup buffalo sauce; ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving; celery sticks and carrots, for serving

Buffalo Chicken Bites are the perfect appetizer or snack! The chicken bites are coated in a seasoned breading, pan-fried, and then tossed in buffalo sauce for an easy appetizer or fun dinner. Serve them on their own or with your favorite dipping sauces!

Why You’ll Love This Buffalo Chicken Bites Recipe

It uses less oil – these bites are pan-fried instead of deep fried, which means the recipe uses less oil.
Easy to make – these chicken bites could not be easier to make. They come together in around 30 minutes without a ton of prep.
Great for meal prep – you can easily reheat these chicken bites to add to salads, wraps, etc. for a quick and easy lunch.

Buffalo Chicken Bites Ingredients

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: you’ll need 1.5 pounds of chicken for this recipe. Chicken breast is lean, quick cooking, and great for nuggets or bites, but you can substitute boneless skinless thighs if that’s what you prefer.

Flour: we’re using regular all-purpose flour for this recipe, but you could substitute cassava flour to keep the bites grain-free and gluten-free.

Seasonings: you’ll need salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

Oil: avocado oil is used to pan-fry the chicken. I don’t recommend olive oil for this recipe. It has a lower smoke point and does not work well for frying.

Buffalo Sauce: I use my homemade buffalo sauce, but feel free to substitute your favorite store-bought variety.

How to Make the Best Buffalo Chicken Bites

Step One: Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and spices to a small bowl. Use a fork to mix everything well.

Step Two: Working in small batches, add the chicken to the flour mixture. Then, use your hand to toss and coat each piece completely.

Step Three: Add the avocado oil to a pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, pan-fry the chicken pieces for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until they’re golden brown.

Step Four: Remove the cooked chicken from the pan, and transfer it to a wire baking rack to drain.

Step Five: Once all the chicken is fried, transfer the pieces to a serving dish. Next, drizzle the buffalo sauce on top. Toss the chicken pieces in the sauce, coating them evenly.

Tips and Tricks

Cut the chicken evenly – For even cooking, cut the chicken into equal bite-sized chunks.
Work in batches – Fry the chicken pieces in small batches, leaving room in between each piece. This ensures you don’t overcrowd the pan and allows your buffalo chicken bites to crisp up nicely!
Keep the chicken warm – Once cooked, transfer the chicken pieces to a wire rack on a baking sheet. Then, place them in the oven at 200 degrees to keep them warm while you cook the remaining bites.

Serving Suggestions

I love to serve this buffalo chicken bites recipe as an appetizer or snack alongside carrot and celery sticks and extra buffalo sauce or Ranch dressing for dipping. If you’re looking to serve these bites as a more complete meal then you can pair them with a few sides! Some of my favorite options include:

How to Store

To Store: Transfer leftover buffalo chicken bites to an airtight container. They will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Extra buffalo sauce will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
To Freeze: Place leftover chicken in a sealable bag or freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 6 months.
To Reheat: Thaw frozen chicken in the fridge overnight. Then, warm it in the oven or air fryer just until heated through.

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