Description
Baked Honey BBQ Chicken Bites are a flavorful and crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion, whether it’s game day or a weeknight dinner. These tender chicken pieces are coated in a crispy cornflake crust and drizzled with a sticky-sweet honey BBQ sauce, delivering an irresistible crunch and flavor in every bite. With only 30 minutes of prep time, this recipe is quick, easy, and healthier than traditional fried options. Serve them as appetizers, snacks, or even as a main course with your favorite sides. Enjoy the explosion of flavors while keeping it simple and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups corn flakes cereal
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Coat chicken pieces in flour, then dip in a mixture of whisked eggs and milk.
- Roll the chicken in crushed corn flakes seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a saucepan, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and ketchup; heat gently for about 5 minutes.
- Toss baked chicken bites in warm sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken bites (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 130mg