Name: Pickle-Fried Chicken Bites (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup Dill pickle juice; 1/4 cup Buttermilk; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1/2 cup Cornstarch; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 3 cups Vegetable oil

Recipe tier

Crispy, tangy chicken bites coated in a flavorful pickle brine and fried to golden perfection. A fun and easy appetizer or snack.

Total 1h

Serves 4

Steps 10

Ingredients 14

Chicken
1 lb 450 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
Pickle Brine
1 cup 240 mL Dill pickle juice
cup 60 mL Buttermilk
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion powder
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper
Breading
1 cup 120 g All-purpose flour
cup 60 g Cornstarch
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
Frying
3 cups 720 mL Vegetable oil

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl, combine Chicken ingredients and set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all Pickle Brine ingredients.
Add the chicken to the Pickle Brine, ensuring it's fully submerged. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
In a shallow dish, combine all Breading ingredients.
Remove chicken from the brine and dredge in the breading mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
Heat Vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the chicken bites in batches for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove chicken bites and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately.