Honey BBQ Chicken Bites (Print Version)
Golden chicken bites tossed in honey BBQ sauce for a sweet, smoky, and crispy taste everyone loves.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 -
1 cup buttermilk
→ Coating
03 -
1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup cornmeal
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup honey
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1/2 cup barbecue sauce
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 -
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and combine with buttermilk. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Dredge each piece of marinated chicken thoroughly in the flour and cornmeal mixture ensuring all sides are evenly covered.
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Place coated chicken pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking oil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
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While chicken bakes, heat honey and barbecue sauce together in a saucepan over medium heat until warm and smooth.
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Transfer baked chicken into a large bowl and toss with the warmed honey barbecue sauce until all pieces are evenly coated.
# Notes:
01 -
Marinating the chicken in buttermilk imparts extra tenderness and enhances flavor depth.