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Crispy Honey Butter Chicken Bites Recipe with Rosemary and Sea Salt

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Quick and easy crispy chicken bites glazed with a honey butter rosemary sauce and finished with flaky sea salt. Perfect for weeknights, parties, or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 57g)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • Sea salt flakes, for finishing
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1 to 1.5 inch bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder and smoked paprika. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off excess flour.
  3. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking (about 350°F).
  4. Fry chicken bites in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and keep warm if needed.
  5. Melt butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in honey and chopped rosemary. Warm gently until combined and fragrant, do not boil.
  6. Toss fried chicken bites in the honey butter rosemary glaze until evenly coated.
  7. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the glazed chicken while still warm.
  8. Serve immediately for best crispiness and flavor.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding and soggy chicken. Warm glaze if it thickens before tossing. Use flaky sea salt for finishing to add texture and flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and neutral oil.

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