Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Bites
Spice up your snack game with these irresistible Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Bites, the perfect combination of crispy, golden brown chicken and a zesty homemade buffalo sauce that skips the dairy but doesn’t skimp on flavor. Featuring tender chicken breast coated in a seasoned cornstarch crust and lightly fried before baking to perfection, these bites are then tossed in a bold sauce made with dairy-free hot sauce, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this delicious and healthier twist on a classic is ideal for game day, party appetizers, or a crave-worthy indulgence any time. Garnished with fresh parsley and loaded with tangy, spicy goodness, these gluten-free and dairy-free buffalo bites are sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.5 cup dairy-free hot sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
Add cornstarch to the bowl and mix well until all chicken pieces are coated evenly.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in batches, frying them for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the skillet.
Once all chicken pieces are browned, transfer them to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the buffalo sauce by melting the coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
Add the hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey to the melted coconut oil. Stir well and heat through.
Remove the chicken from the oven and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken bites and toss until well coated.
Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy the spicy, tangy flavors of these Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Bites.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.5 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.8 g | 179% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 6238 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 128.7 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1696 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
