Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce, an exciting twist on classic chicken appetizers. These crunchy, tangy bites are marinated in zesty pickle juice, delivering a burst of flavor that pairs perfectly with a rich blue cheese dipping sauce. Ideal for game day gatherings, parties, or cozy nights in, these chicken bites are both crowd-pleasers and easy to make. With a delightful crispy coating and savory taste, they’re sure to leave your friends and family craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Pickle juice
- Dill
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Corn flakes
- Egg
- Flour
- Fry oil
- Sour cream or yogurt
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Chopped chives
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken pieces in pickle juice and dill for at least one hour.
- Crush corn flakes in a Ziploc bag; set up bowls with flour, whisked egg, and crushed cornflakes.
- Heat fry oil to 350°F.
- Coat marinated chicken pieces in flour, dip in egg, then coat with cornflakes.
- Fry chicken bites for 6-8 minutes until golden brown; ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For the sauce, mix sour cream (or yogurt), blue cheese crumbles, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg