Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce, the ultimate treat for gatherings or cozy family dinners. These delectable bites feature tender chicken marinated in zesty pickle juice, delivering an exciting flavor twist that will leave everyone wanting more. The rich and creamy blue cheese sauce adds a luxurious touch, making this dish perfect for parties or as a satisfying snack. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, these chicken bites are sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thigh or breast
- Pickle juice
- Dill
- Cornflakes
- Egg
- Flour
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Sour cream or yogurt
- Chopped chives
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Fry oil
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken in pickle juice and dill for at least one hour.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked egg, and one with crushed cornflakes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
- Coat marinated chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat with cornflakes.
- Fry until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes), ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For the sauce, mix sour cream (or yogurt), blue cheese, chives, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Serve chicken bites topped with blue cheese sauce on toothpicks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken bites (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg