Do you like chicken that’s hot? If so, you will love this recipe for Longhorn Spicy Chicken Bites! This dish is a tasty and filling appetizer or main course that will leave you wanting more. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make this mouth-watering dish step by step. So put on your apron and let’s begin!
Ingredients
You will need the following things to make Longhorn Spicy Chicken Bites:
1 pound of chicken breasts without bones and skin
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of paprika
1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1 cup of buttermilk
2 tablespoons of hot sauce
Vegetable oil for frying
Preparing the Chicken
We need to get the chicken ready before we can start cooking it. Start by cutting the chicken breasts into small pieces that are easy to eat. Mix the buttermilk and hot sauce together in a bowl, then add the chicken. Mix the chicken and the buttermilk mixture together until the chicken is completely covered. Put the bowl in the fridge for at least an hour with plastic wrap on top.
How to Make the Batter
We can make the batter now that the chicken has been marinated. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper together in a separate bowl. Mix the dry ingredients together until they are well-blended. Then, put the chicken pieces that have been marinated in the bowl and toss them in the flour mixture until they are all covered.
Getting the Chicken Bites to Fry
Now you can fry the chicken. Heat the vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep pan or Dutch oven. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken bites to the pan with tongs, making sure not to crowd the pan. Fry the chicken for 3–4 minutes, or until it is golden brown and crispy. Take the chicken bites out of the oil and put them on a wire rack so that the oil can drain off.
How to Make the Hot Sauce
We’ll make a spicy sauce to go with the chicken bites to give them more flavor. Mix together 1/2 cup of hot sauce and 1/2 cup of melted butter in a small bowl. Mix the ingredients until they work well together.
Serving and Enjoying the Longhorn’s Spicy Chicken Bites
Once the chicken bites have cooled down a bit, they are ready to be served. Put the chicken bites on a platter and drizzle them with the spicy sauce. You can also put the sauce on the side for people to dip their food in. You can eat these chicken bites as a snack, an appetizer, or as a main dish with your favorite sides.
How to Make Longhorn’s Spicy Chicken Bites That Are Just Right
- Make sure all of the chicken pieces are the same size so they cook at the same rate.
- Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the dry ingredients to make the batter extra crispy.
- Before you put the chicken bites in the oil, use a thermometer to make sure the oil is at the right temperature.
- Place the chicken bites on a baking sheet and put it in a 200°F oven to keep them warm while you cook them in batches.
- Reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or hot sauce in the recipe if you want the chicken bites to be less spicy.
Longhorn Spicy Chicken Bites in different ways
BBQ Chicken Bites
If you don’t like spicy food, you could instead make BBQ chicken bites. Just leave out the cayenne pepper from the batter and serve the chicken bites with your favorite BBQ sauce instead of the spicy sauce. You can also give the batter a slightly sweet taste by adding 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
Honey Mustard Chicken Bites
Try making honey mustard chicken bites for a tangy take on the traditional spicy chicken bites. Leave out the cayenne pepper from the batter, and instead of the spicy sauce, mix 1/4 cup of honey, 1/4 cup of Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Pour the honey mustard sauce over the chicken bites and enjoy!
Ranch Chicken Bites
These chicken bites are great if you like ranch dressing. Leave out the cayenne pepper from the batter, and instead of the spicy sauce, mix together 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1 packet of ranch dressing mix. Pour the ranch sauce over the chicken bites and enjoy!
Conclusion
The Longhorn Spicy Chicken Bites have just the right amount of heat and flavor. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or a main course, this dish is sure to be a hit. You can make this delicious dish at home with just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills. So, the next time you want a meal that tastes good and fills you up, try these Longhorn Spicy Chicken Bite