Description
Baked Honey BBQ Chicken Bites are a must-try snack that brings together crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy honey barbecue glaze. Perfect for game days, parties, or as an easy weeknight dinner, these bites are both delicious and guilt-free since they are baked instead of fried. The irresistible crunch from the cornflake coating and the flavor-packed glaze ensure that every bite is a delight. Plus, they’re simple to make with just a few ingredients, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- 5 cups (140g) corn flakes cereal, crushed lightly
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60g/ml) milk
- 3/4 cup (222g) your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup (85g) honey
- 1/4 cup (68g) ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Coat chicken pieces in flour, then dip in a mixture of whisked eggs and milk.
- Roll the chicken in crushed corn flakes seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Arrange coated chicken on baking sheets and bake for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While baking, prepare the honey BBQ sauce by heating BBQ sauce, honey, and ketchup in a saucepan.
- Toss baked chicken bites in the warm sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (112g)
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 478mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg