Introduction

If you’re craving a dish that’s crunchy, flavorful, and packs just the right amount of heat, these Sweet and Spicy Crispy Chicken Bites are the answer. Coated in a golden, crispy breading and tossed in a sticky sweet-spicy glaze, they’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even a main dish. Best of all, they’re easy to make at home and taste even better than takeout.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup cornstarch

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Oil, for frying

For the Sauce:

¼ cup honey

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice level)

2 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thickening)

How to Make