How to Make Crispy Delicious Fried Chicken Bites
Ingredients:
Boneless Chicken Thighs (7-8) or Chicken Breast (3-4) Cut Into Pieces
Small Bowl # 1: Flour Mixture
1 cup Flour
2 Tablespoons Fresh Ground Pepper
1 Tablespoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Small Bowl # 2: Beer Batter
1 Bottle Beer (The darker the richer the taste)
1 Egg
1-2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce
Small Bowl # 3: The Breading
2 Cups of Italian Breadcrumbs
In this case I used Italian breadcrumbs. This is the exciting part though! Try using different combinations of crushed chips or cereals to create different textures and tastes! Tell me about your variations below!
Step 1: Set Up Bowls and Get Ingredients
Step 2: Whisk Flour Mixture Together in First Bowl (1 cup Flour, 2 Tablespoons Fresh Ground Pepper,1 Tablespoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 Teaspoon Paprika, 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper)
Step 3: Whisk Together Beer Batter Ingredients in Second Bowl (1 Bottle Beer, 1 Egg, 1-2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce)
Step 4: Pour Breadcrumbs (2 Cups) in Third Bowl
Step 5: Dredging the First Piece of Chicken in Flour (Shake off excess)
...Then in the Beer Batter (Shake off excess)
...Then in the Breadcrumbs (Shake off excess)
...Then in the Back in the Batter (Shake off excess)
...Then in the Back in the Breading (Shake off excess)
And Layout Chicken on Tinfoil Lined Tray
Repeat Process With All Chicken.
These can keep in the freezer and be cooked from frozen at a later date if desired.
Step 6: In Either a Deep Heavy Bottomed Pan, Deep Fryer, Cast Iron Pan, or Dutch Oven, Heat Oil to approximately 375 Degrees
If you do not have a thermometer, heat on medium-medium high heat until a tiny spec of flour sizzles when thrown into the oil!
Step 7: In batches cook the pieces about 2-3 minutes a side
Flip Chicken and Cook For Another 2-3 Minutes
Step 8: Remove Chicken from Oil and Place on Paper Towels.
Chicken Pieces should be Golden in Color.
Step 9: Enjoy!
Serve with your Favorite Dipping Sauce!