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Buffalo Chicken Bites
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CRISPY BUFFALO CHICKEN BITES

These crispy Buffalo Chicken Bites have the perfect touch of spice and are made totally gluten-free and paleo-friendly! Chicken breasts is cut up, dipped in batter and pan-seared before being coated in the easiest buffalo sauce. Perfect for an appetizer or for dinner, served with your favorite side.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 4
Author: Lexi

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or oil of choice
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken diced into bite sized pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup 60 grams tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon hot sauce (we used Frank's), divided
  • 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter or ghee

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottom medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Whisk together eggs, tapioca flour, salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon hot sauce in a medium bowl.
  • Place chicken into batter and toss until coated.
  • Once oil is hot, carefully place chicken into hot skillet.
  • Fry on both sides until golden brown.
  • Remove from skillet and place on plate lined with paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, make buffalo sauce: heat remaining hot sauce and butter together in a skillet. Whisk together until fully combined.
  • Add in chicken and toss until coated.
  • For extra crispy chicken: transfer chicken to a lined baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes on each side, watching carefully not to burn.
  • Serve immediately with vegetable crudités and your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  1. *Splash a drop of water in the skillet, if it sizzles, it's hot and ready to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.8g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18.2g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 931mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.6g