Why use rice flour for Golden Crispy Chicken Bites with Herbed Rice Flour Coating?

Rice flour fries up lighter and crunchier than wheat flour and absorbs less oil. It also keeps its crispness for longer after the chicken comes out of the pan.

How do I keep fried chicken bites crispy?

Keep the oil at around 180°C, fry in small batches and drain on a rack or kitchen paper. Overcrowding the pan drops the temperature and makes the coating greasy.

Can I make crispy chicken bites in an air fryer?

Yes, spray the coated pieces with oil and air fry in a single layer, turning halfway. The crust will be a little less crunchy than deep frying but still golden.

How can I make the chicken bites spicier?

Add more hot smoked paprika or a pinch of chilli powder to the rice flour mix. Serving with extra sweet chilli sauce balances the heat.

Golden Crispy Chicken Bites With Herbed Rice Flour Coating Recipe

Name: Golden Crispy Chicken Bites with Herbed Rice Flour Coating
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 1 Ltr Ktc Sunflower Oil; 100 G East End Garlic Powder; 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g; - Ducros Dried Thyme; - Jalpur Rice Flour; 70G La Chinata Hot Smoked Paprika, 70G; 300 Ml Yeo'S Sweet Chilli Sauce, 300Ml; NaN Fresh Halal Chicken Breast - Boneless Without Skin; 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G; NaN Large English Brown Eggs; 250 Ml Trs Lemon Juice 250Ml; 500 ml Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500 ml

English cuisine · 336 calories

About this recipe

Golden Crispy Chicken Bites are a delightful snack, perfect for any occasion! These bite-sized chicken pieces are coated in a seasoned rice flour crust, bringing a light and crispy texture without the use of wheat flour. A flavorful blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried thyme enhances the savory taste, while the sweet chili dipping sauce adds a zesty contrast. With 34 grams of protein per serving, this snack delivers a satisfying boost of energy and nutrition. The cooking process is straightforward, making it accessible for intermediate cooks. Serve these golden bites fresh out of the fryer for a crowd-pleasing treat that's gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with flavor. Perfect for casual gatherings or a quick indulgence at home!

Ingredients

1 Ltr Ktc Sunflower Oil
100 G East End Garlic Powder
100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
- Ducros Dried Thyme
- Jalpur Rice Flour
70G La Chinata Hot Smoked Paprika, 70G
300 Ml Yeo'S Sweet Chilli Sauce, 300Ml
NaN Fresh Halal Chicken Breast - Boneless Without Skin
400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
NaN Large English Brown Eggs
250 Ml Trs Lemon Juice 250Ml
500 ml Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500 Ml

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, ensuring even sizes for consistent cooking.
2. In a bowl, mix the rice flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. In another bowl, whisk the 2 eggs with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice to create a smooth egg wash.
4. Dip each chicken piece into the egg wash, ensuring it is fully coated, then roll it in the seasoned rice flour mixture.
5. Heat about 500 ml sunflower oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches about 180°C for frying.
6. Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying in small batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken bites and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
8. Serve the crispy chicken bites hot alongside a small bowl of sweet chili sauce for dipping.

How to make Golden Crispy Chicken Bites With Herbed Rice Flour Coating

Prepare chicken and coating. Cut the chicken breast into even bite-sized pieces. Mix rice flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt and black pepper, and whisk the eggs with olive oil and lemon juice for an egg wash.
Coat the chicken. Dip each chicken piece into the egg wash until fully coated, then roll it in the seasoned rice flour mixture so it is evenly covered.
Fry until golden. Heat sunflower oil in a deep pan over medium heat to about 180°C and fry the chicken in small batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain and serve. Lift the bites out with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels and serve hot with a small bowl of sweet chilli sauce for dipping.

Frequently asked questions

How long do Golden Crispy Chicken Bites with Herbed Rice Flour Coating take?: About 35 minutes: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking. Frying in small batches takes most of the time, so have everything coated before the oil is hot.
Why use rice flour for Golden Crispy Chicken Bites with Herbed Rice Flour Coating?: Rice flour fries up lighter and crunchier than wheat flour and absorbs less oil. It also keeps its crispness for longer after the chicken comes out of the pan.
How do I keep fried chicken bites crispy?: Keep the oil at around 180°C, fry in small batches and drain on a rack or kitchen paper. Overcrowding the pan drops the temperature and makes the coating greasy.
Can I make crispy chicken bites in an air fryer?: Yes, spray the coated pieces with oil and air fry in a single layer, turning halfway. The crust will be a little less crunchy than deep frying but still golden.
How can I make the chicken bites spicier?: Add more hot smoked paprika or a pinch of chilli powder to the rice flour mix. Serving with extra sweet chilli sauce balances the heat.