Description
Crispy Baked Honey BBQ Chicken Bites feature tender chunks of chicken breast coated with a crunchy corn flakes crust and smothered in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these bites are oven-baked for a healthier alternative to fried chicken without sacrificing flavor or texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Coating
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups corn flakes cereal, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Wet Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Honey BBQ Sauce
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Coat the Chicken. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and lightly coat each piece in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip in Egg and Milk Mixture. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a bowl. Dip the floured chicken pieces into this mixture to moisten them thoroughly.
- Crust with Corn Flakes. In a separate bowl, combine the crushed corn flakes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Roll each egg-dipped chicken piece in the seasoned corn flakes, pressing lightly to adhere the coating well.
- Bake the Chicken Bites. Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 18 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping on both sides.
- Prepare the Honey BBQ Sauce. While the chicken bakes, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, and ketchup in a saucepan. Heat the mixture gently over low-medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until warm and well blended.
- Toss Chicken Bites in Sauce. Once the chicken bites are fully cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl and toss them with the warm honey BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve and Enjoy. Serve the honey BBQ chicken bites hot as an appetizer or snack. Enjoy the perfect balance of crunchy texture and sweet tangy sauce.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the corn flakes coating mixture.
- Ensure chicken pieces are evenly coated for maximum crispiness.
- Using parchment paper prevents the chicken from sticking and helps with easy cleanup.
- You can substitute corn flakes with crushed gluten-free cereal to make it gluten-free.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping if desired.
