Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These crispy chicken bites are marinated in zesty pickle juice, infusing them with a tangy flavor that pairs wonderfully with a rich and creamy blue cheese sauce. Ideal for game days, parties, or casual family dinners, this recipe is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Pickle juice
- Dill
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Corn flakes
- Flour
- Egg
- 2 tbsp of sour cream or yogurt
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Chopped chives
- Fry oil
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in pickle juice and dill for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).
- Prepare your coating station with separate bowls of flour, whisked egg, and crushed cornflakes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Coat each marinated chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat with cornflake crumbs.
- Fry the coated chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix sour cream (or yogurt), blue cheese crumbles, chopped chives, salt, and pepper to create the dipping sauce.
- Assemble by topping each chicken bite with a dollop of sauce and serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg