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Crispy & Flavorful Chicken Minis Recipe

Craving a quick, easy, and utterly delicious meal? My Crispy Chicken Minis Recipe is your answer! Inspired by cherished family memories, these bite-sized chicken pieces are perfectly seasoned, double-dredged for extra crunch, and ready in minutes. Perfect as a weeknight dinner, party appetizer, or snack. Get ready for crispy, flavorful chicken minis that will disappear in seconds!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Minis Ingredients
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • ½ tsp Cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk with lemon juice/vinegar
  • Vegetable oil Vegetable oil for frying
  • Optional Chopped parsley, sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • 3 Mixing Bowls For dredging and mixing ingredients
  • 1 Large Skillet or Deep Fryer For frying the chicken minis
  • 1 Tongs or Slotted Spoon For handling hot chicken
  • 1 Thermometer Optional, but recommended for oil temperature
  • 1 Wire Rack For draining excess oil and keeping minis crispy
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Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized, approximately 1-inch pieces. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk (or milk and lemon juice/vinegar mixture). Set aside.
  3. In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
  4. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, then buttermilk, then flour mixture again.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/74°C internal).
  7. Remove chicken and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve hot, garnish if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crispy chicken minis, double fry them! After the initial fry, let them cool slightly, then fry again for 1-2 minutes. Get creative with dipping sauces like honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or ranch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer for best crispiness.
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