Description
Looking for a spicy, garlicky crowd-pleaser that cooks in under 30 minutes? These Buffalo Garlic Chicken Bites deliver bold heat with rich buttery garlic flavor in every juicy bite. They’re the perfect game day appetizer, quick dinner, or high-protein snack. Easy to make and even easier to love, this recipe is everything you want in spicy comfort food—from crispy skillet-seared chicken to that glossy buffalo sauce. Great for meal prep, parties, or weeknight dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into bites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
2 cups celery sticks
2 cups prepared mac and cheese (optional side)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter and cook garlic until fragrant.
5. Stir in hot sauce and whisk until smooth and heated through.
6. Return chicken to skillet or use a bowl; toss in buffalo garlic sauce until coated.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley.
8. Serve with dip, celery sticks, and mac and cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, lightly dredge chicken in cornstarch before searing.
You can use boneless chicken thighs for juicier bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: buffalo garlic chicken, spicy chicken bites, game day appetizer, skillet chicken, easy chicken recipe