Longhorn Spicy Chicken Bites Recipe | How to Make Longhorn Spicy Chicken Bites

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar flavor profile with less sodium

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic option

Begin by cubing 2 chicken breasts.

Place the chicken in a large bowl and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

Add 1 tablespoon of sambal oelek and 1 cup of buttermilk, then mix it all together.

Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Mince 2 cloves of garlic and 1 inch piece of ginger.

For the dry batter, combine 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, and 1/3 cup of panko bread crumbs, then season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

After at least 30 minutes of marinating, coat the chicken in the dry batter.

Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes.

Fry the chicken for 4 minutes or until golden brown.

In a saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add minced garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sambal oelek, and 2 tablespoons of sugar, then allow to simmer until it thickens.

Pour the sauce over the chicken and give it a toss.

Garnish with green onion.

Cooking Techniques

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