Description
Indulge in the crispy delight of Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce—an irresistible treat for gatherings, game days, or casual dinners at home. These tender chicken bites are marinated in zesty pickle juice, giving them a unique flavor profile that is perfectly complemented by a rich and creamy blue cheese sauce. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, they’re sure to please guests of all ages. Skewered for easy serving, these bites are not only delicious but also customizable with various dips and sides. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exciting twist on classic chicken bites!
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Pickle juice and pickle chips
- Dill
- Corn flakes
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Sour cream or yogurt
- Chives
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Flour
- Fry oil
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken in pickle juice and dill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Crush corn flakes in a Ziploc bag and set up bowls with flour, whisked egg, and cornflake crumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
- Coat marinated chicken pieces in flour, dip in egg, then coat with cornflake crumbs.
- Fry coated chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Mix sour cream (or yogurt), blue cheese crumbles, chives, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Serve chicken bites on skewers topped with blue cheese sauce and pickle chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Marinating overnight intensifies flavors. Use fresh dill for best taste. Maintain oil temperature to ensure crispy results.