Description
Baked Honey BBQ Chicken Bites are a delightful twist on classic comfort food, combining tender chicken with a crispy cornflake coating and a sticky honey BBQ glaze. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to exciting game day gatherings. The best part? They are baked, not fried, making them a healthier option that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Quick and easy to prepare, they can be served as appetizers, snacks, or even part of a main course. Expect smiles all around as everyone enjoys the sweet and savory goodness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups cornflakes cereal
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 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 your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, coat chicken pieces with flour.
- Mix crushed cornflakes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in another bowl. Whisk eggs and milk in a small bowl.
- Dip the floured chicken in the egg mixture, then roll in the cornflake mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange on baking sheets and bake for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While baking, combine BBQ sauce, honey, and ketchup in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Toss baked chicken bites in the warm sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken bites (112g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg