Crispy Fried Chicken Bites
These crispy fried chicken bites are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, marinated in pickle juice and fried to golden perfection. Whether for a game day snack or a party appetizer, these bites are irresistible with your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Medium Dutch oven
- Gallon-size zip-top bag
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- Medium bowls
- slotted spoon
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup dill pickle juice from a jar of pickles
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
Marinate Chicken:
- Place the chicken pieces in a gallon-size zip-top bag.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the pickle juice and seal the bag.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
Prepare Oil:
- Fill a medium Dutch oven with 2 inches of vegetable oil.
- Heat the oil to 365ºF.
- Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
Drain Chicken:
- Drain the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
Prepare Coatings:
- In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Dredge Chicken:
- Dip the chicken pieces, a few at a time, in the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Transfer the coated chicken pieces to the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken.
Fry Chicken:
- Fry the chicken in batches in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried chicken bites to the wire rack.
- Sprinkle with salt.
Serve:
- Serve the fried chicken bites hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair these crispy fried chicken bites with a light sparkling wine like Prosecco or a dry Riesling to cut through the richness of the fried coating.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 2.2 mg
