Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Bites
Spice up your appetizer game with these irresistible Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Bites! This mouthwatering recipe swaps out dairy for a zesty homemade buffalo sauce made with dairy-free hot sauce, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey for balance. Juicy chicken breast pieces are seasoned with bold spices, lightly coated in cornstarch for crispiness, and pan-fried to golden perfection before finishing in the oven for a tender, flavorful bite. Perfect for game days, parties, or a satisfying snack, these chicken bites deliver the classic tangy heat of buffalo wings without the dairy. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s quick to prepare and completely crave-worthy!
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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Step 3
Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 4
Add cornstarch to the bowl and mix well until all chicken pieces are coated evenly.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
While the chicken is baking, prepare the buffalo sauce by melting the coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
Step 8
Add the hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey to the melted coconut oil. Stir well and heat through.
Step 9
Remove the chicken from the oven and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Step 10
Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken bites and toss until well coated.
Step 11
Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Step 12
Serve immediately and enjoy the spicy, tangy flavors of these Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Bites.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (755.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1635.3 |
| Total Fat 100.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g | |
| Cholesterol 390.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6237.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.9g | |
| Protein 128.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 132.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1695.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories