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Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce

Crispy Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites with Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce

Delicious Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce, perfect for gatherings!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Bites
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts Chicken thighs are juicier.
  • 1 cup pickle juice For brining.
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill For flavor.
  • 2 cups corn flakes For coating.
  • 1 egg Binder for coating.
  • 0.5 cup flour For coating.
  • 2 cups fry oil Vegetable or peanut oil.
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt Enhances flavors.
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper For balance.
For the Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream or yogurt Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 0.5 cup blue cheese crumbles Rich and tangy.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives For garnish.
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt Balances flavors.
Optional Serving
  • 12 toothpicks For serving.

Equipment

  • Deep pan
  • Three-bowl setup for breading
  • Zip-top bag
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by slicing boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts into bite-sized pieces. Place the chicken in a bowl and cover it with pickle juice, adding fresh dill for flavor. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  2. While the chicken is marinating, crush cornflakes in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin until they form coarse crumbs.
  3. Create a three-bowl breading station: one with seasoned flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with crushed cornflake crumbs.
  4. In a deep pan, heat fry oil to 350°F (175°C). Maintain temperature for frying.
  5. Dredge marinated chicken pieces in flour, dip in egg, then roll in cornflake crumbs.
  6. Fry coated chicken pieces in the hot oil for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  7. For the creamy blue cheese sauce, mix sour cream (or yogurt), blue cheese crumbles, chives, sea salt, and pepper until combined.
  8. Skewer each chicken bite with a toothpick, add a dollop of creamy blue cheese sauce, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for best results. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.

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