Dairy-Free Crispy Battered Chicken Bites
Get ready to crunch into irresistibly flavorful Dairy-Free Crispy Battered Chicken Bites! This recipe transforms tender chicken breast pieces into golden, crispy morsels, perfect for dinner, parties, or snacking. Seasoned with aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, the chicken is coated in a light, ultra-crispy batter made from all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, with a touch of lemon juice for extra zest. The dairy-free batter is expertly designed to achieve that signature crunch in every bite, without sacrificing fluffiness. Deep-fried to perfection in batches, these chicken bites emerge beautifully golden and ready to be paired with your favorite dipping sauces or sides. With just 35 minutes of prep and cook time, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for busy weekdays or weekend feasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 60 grams Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 240 ml Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 500 ml Oil for frying
Instructions
Start by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, approximately 2 cm cubes.
In a mixing bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well to ensure each piece is coated with the seasonings.
In another large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
Gradually add the water and lemon juice to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to make a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Heat the oil in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F). To test if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of batter into the oil. It should sizzle and float to the top.
Dip each chicken piece into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, and carefully lower it into the hot oil. Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, ensuring they cook evenly.
Fry each batch for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken bites are golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the oil and allow to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining chicken pieces.
Serve the dairy-free crispy battered chicken bites hot with your favorite dipping sauce or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 519.5 g | 666% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.0 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 4469 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 153.6 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1655 mg | 35% | |
*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.
