Salt and Pepper Crispy Chicken Bites

Name: Salt and Pepper Crispy Chicken Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup flour; 2 tsps salt; 2 tsps black pepper ground; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; Vegetable oil for frying; Thinly sliced green onions to garnish; Honey mustard sauce for dipping

Recipe and Photo Credit: Taylor Jackzen @taylorjackzen

10m

PREP TIME

10m

COOK TIME

10

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Paprika
Vegetable oil, for frying Substitutions available
- avocado oil
Thinly sliced green onions, to garnish
Honey mustard sauce, for dipping

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until well blended.
2 Dredge each piece of chicken in seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Place coated chicken on a plate or wire rack.
3 In a large skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). (You need enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan with about 1/2-inch depth.) Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, working in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use tongs to flip the chicken pieces halfway through cooking. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
4 While the chicken is still hot, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste. Toss the chicken gently to coat evenly.
5 Transfer the salt and pepper fried chicken bites to a serving platter. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately with honey mustard on the side for dipping.