Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavor of Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce, the perfect appetizer that elevates your gatherings. These savory bites are marinated in tangy pickle juice, infusing each piece of chicken with extraordinary flavor and juiciness. Coated in crispy cornflakes and paired with a rich, creamy blue cheese sauce, they promise to be a hit at any event, from game days to casual weeknight dinners. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these delicious finger foods will leave your guests craving more!
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Pickle juice and dill
- Corn flakes
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Sour cream or yogurt
- Chopped chives
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Flour
- Fry oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in pickle juice and dill for at least one hour or overnight.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked egg, and one with crushed cornflakes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
- Coat each marinated chicken piece first in flour, then egg, followed by cornflakes.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes) and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Mix sour cream or yogurt with blue cheese crumbles and chives to create the dipping sauce.
- Serve fried chicken bites with a dollop of sauce and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken bites (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marinating overnight enhances flavor. Add spices like paprika for extra zest. Substitute blue cheese with feta for a different taste.