Description
These irresistible Buffalo Garlic Chicken Bites combine tender chicken breast cubes coated in a spicy, garlicky buffalo sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they are crisped to perfection and served with classic celery sticks and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 1 lb Chicken Breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Baking and Sauce
- ½ cup Hot Sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil or Neutral Cooking Oil
Garnishes and Sides
- Black Sesame Seeds, to taste (optional)
- Fresh Parsley, to taste
- 1 Dip of Choice (typically ranch or blue cheese dressing)
- 2 Celery Sticks
- 1 Mac and Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the bite-sized chicken cubes evenly with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor before cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive or neutral cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Make the Buffalo Garlic Sauce: While the chicken cooks, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant. Stir in the hot sauce and mix well to combine all the flavors into a smooth buffalo garlic sauce.
- Toss the Chicken in Sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, pour the buffalo garlic sauce over the chicken bites in the skillet. Toss thoroughly so that each piece is fully coated in the sauce and heated through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the buffalo garlic chicken bites to a serving plate. Optionally, sprinkle with black sesame seeds and fresh parsley for added texture and visual appeal. Serve immediately with celery sticks and a dip of your choice, such as ranch or blue cheese dressing. Optionally, pair with mac and cheese for a hearty side.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat level by varying the amount of hot sauce added to the butter garlic mixture.
- Use fresh garlic to maximize flavor in the sauce.
- For a crispier texture, consider broiling the chicken bites briefly after tossing in sauce.
- Serving with celery sticks helps balance the spiciness and adds a refreshing crunch.
- Mac and cheese is an optional but delicious side that complements the bold flavors.
