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Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites

Crispy Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites for Ultimate Game Day Fun

These Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites combine savory and tangy flavors, making them a must-have for your next gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh or Breast Chicken tenders can be used for a quicker cook.
  • 1 cup Pickle Juice Use brine from other pickled veggies if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Fresh dill enhances flavor; dried dill can be used in smaller amounts.
For the Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Yogurt Mayonnaise can be swapped for a different taste.
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles Feta cheese is a fine alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Chives Green onions can be used if chives are not available.
For Coating and Frying
  • 2 cups Corn Flakes Panko breadcrumbs can be used for a different texture.
  • 1 large Egg Consider a flax egg as a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Flour Switch to gluten-free flour for an alternative.
  • 2 cups Fry Oil Choose peanut or canola oil.
Seasoning & Extras
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • Optional Toothpicks Perfect for serving.

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the boneless skinless chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in pickle juice with dill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Crush cornflakes into fine crumbs and set up a breading station with flour, whisked egg, and crushed cornflakes.
  3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C) for frying.
  4. Dredge marinated chicken in flour, dip in egg, and coat with cornflakes.
  5. Fry the coated chicken in batches for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Mix sour cream, blue cheese, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the blue cheese sauce.
  7. Serve chicken bites with toothpicks and a dollop of blue cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 5bitesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor and tenderness.

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