In our house, things that are bite-sized are nearly always our favourites.
Whether it’s tapas for dinner, or just having a day of grazing (aren’t the holidays always like that – picking at this and that all day?), I love little nibbles of good things.
When I was looking in the pantry the other day, I came across a bottle of Blue Dragon’s Sweet Chilli Dipping sauce; I immediately thought of making chicken bites. But with a kick.
I think that the secret to getting a crunch on these little chicken bites is by broiling them for the last 2-3 minutes in the oven. I don’t know about you, but I want that satisfying crunch when I’m having a nibbly. And while deep-frying is probably the best way to get a crispy skin, it’s not exactly the healthiest.
Ingredients
- Two boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed into bite-sized portions
- 1 cup of bread crumbs (I used Panko)
- 1 bottle of Blue Dragon Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup of mayonnaise for the aioli
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet in parchment paper
- Dip each piece of chicken into a bowl containing approximately half of the sweet chilli sauce
- Dredge the chicken in breadcrumbs or Panko and place on baking sheet
- Bake the chicken bites for approximately 8-10 minutes - and then broil for the last 2-3 minutes
- Check chicken for doneness (white all the way through)
- While chicken is cooking, mix approximately 1/4 cup of Sweet Chilli sauce with mayonnaise to create delicious aioli
- Serve together and enjoy!
As Mr. Suburble and I gnoshed our way through this appetizer, I couldn’t help but double-dip into the aioli. Oh my… it is SO good. This would be a perfect addition to a lunchtime wrap, or with veggies or chips.
It was addictive.
Serve this dish for New Year’s, or make it as an appetizer. It’s a quick and tasty appy that is sure to please the crowd.
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2 comments
heather meads
Hi Tara! I just saw that Blue Dragon dipping sauce in the grocery store too, I’m thinking I should go get some and make those chicken bites myself – they look SO good. Thanks!!
Tara
Heather – they are SO good. Really, I was licking my fingers over an empty plate after about 10 minutes. Mr. Suburble was a tiny big aghast.