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Cracker Chicken Bites

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Crunchy, bite-sized chicken pieces coated in seasoned cracker crumbs and baked or fried to golden perfection. A perfect snack, party appetizer, or kid-friendly meal!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Cooking spray or oil (if frying)

For dipping (optional):

  • Ranch dressing
  • Honey mustard
  • BBQ sauce

Instructions

Prepare the coating:

 

Crush crackers into fine crumbs and place in a shallow bowl.

Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Prepare the batter:

 

In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.

Place the flour in a separate shallow bowl.

Coat the chicken:

 

Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, shaking off excess.

Dip into the buttermilk mixture, then coat with the crushed cracker crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Cook the chicken:

Baking method:

 

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Place chicken bites on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.

Lightly spray with cooking spray for extra crispiness.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.

Frying method:

 

Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

Fry chicken bites in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.

Drain on paper towels.

Serve:

 

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy!


Notes

You can use any type of buttery crackers, like Club or Saltines, for a slightly different flavor.

For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken by repeating the egg wash and cracker coating steps.

To make it spicy, add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the cracker mix