Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Bites
About this recipe
Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Bites are a fun twist on the classic buffalo chicken wings, perfect for snacking or serving at parties. This recipe is quick and easy, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish, making it a great option for a last-minute appetizer or a casual meal.
In this video, Rachael Ray shows how to create these crispy, flavorful bites using a simple batter made from pancake mix and hot sauce. The combination of juicy chicken and spicy batter, paired with creamy blue cheese dressing, makes for a deliciously satisfying dish.
Ingredient notes
- Use complete pancake mix for the batter; any brand will work.
- For a milder heat, adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference.
Tips from Food Network’s video
- Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and to prevent the batter from cooking faster than the chicken.
- When making the batter, start with less water to achieve a thicker consistency, which helps the batter adhere better to the chicken.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- What is the total cooking time for this dish?
- The total cooking time is 20 minutes.
- What type of oil is recommended for frying?
- Vegetable oil is recommended for frying.
- Can I use chicken breast instead of chicken tenders?
- Yes, you can use chicken breast, but you'll need to chop it into small bite-sized pieces.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Food Network: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
In a deep skillet, heat 1.5 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of pancake mix, 1.25 cups of water, and 6 teaspoons of hot sauce to make the batter.
- 3
In another bowl, place the remaining 0.5 cup of pancake mix for coating the chicken.
- 4
Toss the chicken pieces in 2 teaspoons of hot sauce until evenly coated.
- 5
Coat the chicken pieces in the plain pancake mix, shaking off the excess.
- 6
Dip the coated chicken pieces into the batter, working in batches of 3 to 4 pieces at a time.
- 7
Carefully add the battered chicken to the hot oil, frying for 2 minutes on one side until deep golden brown.
- 8
Flip the chicken and fry for another 2 minutes until golden brown all over.
- 9
Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate, seasoning with salt.
- 10
Repeat the frying process until all chicken bites are cooked.
- 11
Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing mixed with chopped scallions and black pepper, garnished with celery sticks.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of hot sauce was inferred based on typical usage in similar recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Food Network’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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