Chicken Bites Recipe

Enjoy chicken in one of the best ways possible, with crunchy and juicy Chicken Bites!

What makes Chicken Bites so fun? They’re small, bite-sized chicken pieces, coated in the breading mix and deep-fried until crispy on the outside yet soft and tender on the inside.

I love making Chicken Bites for parties, celebrations, and weekends because they only take about twenty minutes to cook. Despite their size, they’re bursting with so much flavor beyond your expectations.

I’m sure these Chicken Bites will instantly become a family favorite in your home. Every bite brings so much quality into your dining experience. All of your guests would definitely love a taste of the Chicken Bites!

How to Make Crispy Chicken Bites

In making Chicken Bites, you will need to shape the chicken into balls, and coat them in a breading mix, then, deep fry them to get the perfect golden brown and crunchy texture.

It’s easy to do and so much more fun to eat!

Ingredients

What ingredients do you need to make these fantastic Chicken Bites?

Chicken sausages

You can easily make Chicken Bites with chicken sausages!

Whenever I make Chicken Bites, I always use chicken sausages because of how delicious, convenient, and healthy they are. It’s kid-friendly because of its mild meaty and savory flavor that goes well with dips, sauces, and other dishes.

Since they are made from ground chicken meat, you can expect that they come with important health benefits, too. In what ways can chicken sausages improve your health?

You can also use these chicken sausages to try other recipes like Scotch Eggs, Sausage Rolls, and Egg Mayonnaise Sandwiches. Chicken sausages will surely taste phenomenal in almost any recipe!

Plain flour

Give the dish the best crunchy with plain flour!

Aside from using it for baking, you can also use plain flour for deep-fried recipes like these Chicken Bites. It is an excellent coating ingredient to form the chicken balls properly. 

Our Everyday Life shared that plain flour is one of the best options for coating because it can stand cooking at high temperatures. I also use flour for cooking Popcorn Chicken, Fried Chicken, and Crispy Hot Dogs!

Egg

Everytime you need a breading mix, you will also need an egg.

With the help of the egg, you can be sure that the coating sticks to the chicken sausages even as they deep fry. It’s an effective binder that keeps the flour and breadcrumbs intact.

Instead of the egg, you can try other egg substitutes better suited for your diet. America’s Restaurant also suggests using heavy cream, egg replacers, milk, gelatin, and flour slurry as substitutes.

Bread crumbs

Make the Chicken Bites extra crispy with bread crumbs!

Don’t forget to coat the chicken meat in bread crumbs because it adds an awesome layer of color and texture to the dish. It’s a classic coating agent for deep-fried food.

According to The Spruce Eats, breading can keep the food moist when deep frying while giving crispy and crunchy results. In fact, the bread crumbs also add a golden brown color for an appetizing look. 

Seasoning

Don’t skip the herbs and spices!

Chicken sausages may be flavorful, but why not take them to the next level with seasoning? I suggest using mixed herbs, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, turmeric, and all-purpose seasoning. 

In this recipe, you will also need spring onions for a sweet and pungent touch. Put all of the spices together and you will taste just how delicious the Chicken Bites can be!

With these ingredients, you will certainly make the best Chicken Bites for your family and friends! 

Directions

Here’s how easy it is to make Chicken Bites:

1. Remove the chicken sausage casing. 
2. Season the sausages with mixed herbs, garlic powder, nutmeg, all-purpose seasoning, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and spring onion.
3. Then, shape the chicken mixture into small balls. 
4. In separate bowls, prepare a beaten egg, bread crumbs, and plain flour.
5. Coat the chicken in flour, then egg, followed by the breadcrumbs. 
6. Heat oil in a pot or deep frying pan over medium fire.
7. Fry the chicken balls for five minutes or until golden brown.
8. Toss the chicken balls in the oil with a skimmer spoon.
9. Transfer them to a lined plate. 
10. Your Chicken Bites are ready to serve!

Now, you can experience how heavenly these Chicken Bites are! 

Tips

Chicken sausages

You can buy any chicken sausage available to you, but always check the ingredients and labels to avoid any additives and preservatives. Ensure that the packaging does not have liquid or moisture. 

Alternatively, use ground chicken meat for similar results. Look for chicken meat with a pinkish color and no dull areas. The meat should also have a neutral smell. 

As suggested by the United States Department of Agriculture, you should keep sausages in the fridge or freezer. When stored in the fridge, use them within two days. 

Chicken Bites Variations

There’s always more than one way to make Chicken Bites!

Once you know how to cook Chicken Bites, you will find it easy to cook this dish with other kinds of meats. For instance, you can try ground beef, pork, or other kinds of sausages, too. 

Nowadays, there are plenty of vegan and gluten-free meat alternatives you can use. I suggest using tofu, plant-based sausages, tempeh, seitan, vegetable protein, and more. 

Aside from the spices suggested in this recipe, you can also use basil, rosemary, cumin, thyme, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, chili flakes, and other spices. You can make a seasoning mix of your own.

Fine Dining Lovers suggests using alternatives like rolled oats, cornflakes, ground almonds, or crushed crackers. There are also egg substitutes you can use as binders for the dish.

Now, you will never run out of Crispy Chicken Bites versions to try!

More Chicken Recipes

• Chicken Popcorn – it’s another deep-fried chicken dish that’s easy to eat.
• Curry Chicken Pasta – why not try Chicken Curry and pasta together?
• Crispy Fried Chicken – it’s a classic chicken dish that everyone loves.
• Gizdodo – cook chicken gizzards into a popular African dish.
• Chicken Curry – it’s one of the best Indian dishes you should cook at home.
• Chicken Wings – turn Chicken Wings into a crunchy delight.
• Chicken Pizza – top your pizza with chicken for a new flavor.
• Chicken Fried Bulgur – bulgur and chicken have never tasted better.
• Chicken Gizzard Stew – cook gizzards into a stew for a smoky meal.
• Fried Chicken Gizzards – it’s the easiest way to cook chicken gizzards.
• Chicken Pie – wrap chicken filling in a crunchy and crispy crust.
• Roast Chicken – serve it for a meal to share with everyone.
• Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry – it only takes a few minutes to stir fry chicken.
• Air Fryer Chicken – cook chicken with little to no oil.

Recommended Tools

• Bowl: Prepare the chicken and breading mix in a bowl.
• Wooden spoon: Mix the chicken meat using a wooden spoon.
• Pot or deep frying pan: Deep fry the dish in a pot or deep frying pan.
• Skimmer spoon: Toss the chicken bites in the oil with a skimmer spoon. 

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How to Serve Crispy Chicken Bites

There are many ways for everyone to enjoy Chicken Bites.

You can serve them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even snacks. Chicken Bites are also fun dishes to pack for your kids for recess at school or for your husband to eat for lunch at the office.  

I suggest pairing these chicken bites with sauces and dips like ketchup, mayonnaise,  buffalo sauces, garlic butter, barbecue sauce, mustard, and more. Some of the best side dishes include pasta, fries, salad, and rice. 

Here are other dishes you can serve with Crispy Chicken Bites:

• Plantain Fries – crunchy chicken tastes fantastic with fries.
• Salad – always balance your meal with a veggie salad.
• Coleslaw – cabbages and chicken taste amazing together.
• Corn on the Cob – chicken tastes better with buttery and juicy corn.
• Fruit Salad – you always need fruits for side dishes.
• Cucumber Apple Juice – enjoy cucumbers and apples in a juice on the side.

Storage Tips

• At room temperature: Don’t leave the Crispy Chicken Bites at room temperature longer than two hours. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between chicken nuggets and chicken bites?

Chicken nuggets and chicken bites have lots of difference. For instance, nuggets are often irregularly shaped while chicken bites are round. Nuggets also have smoother and thicker coating.

Moreover, nuggets are usually stand-alone dishes while Chicken Bites are served as appetizers or snacks. While nuggets are associated with fast food, the Chicken Bites can be a homecooked meal.

What is a chicken bite?

A Chicken Bite is a dish that you can make with mashed chicken sausages, molded into balls, and coated in flour, eggs, and bread crumbs. All you have to do is deep fry it until crunchy and crispy.

How do you cut chicken bites?

In my version of Chicken Bites, I use chicken sausages that I can easy mash and shape. I prefer to mold them into balls for easy frying and serving. But you can also form them into other shapes you like.

What is so special about chicken bites?

Chicken Bites are special because of how simple they are to do and so fun to eat. They’re great for dining with kids and adults because of how delicious, crunchy, and flaky it is.