Print

Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce

Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Delight in the bold flavors of Pickle-Brined Chicken Bites w/ a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce, a perfect appetizer for any gathering! These savory bites are marinated in zesty pickle juice, ensuring each piece bursts with tangy flavor. Coated in a crunchy cornflake crust and served with a rich blue cheese sauce, they offer an irresistible combination of textures that will impress your guests. Whether it’s game day or a casual family get-together, these chicken bites are a surefire crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • Pickle juice and dill
  • Cornflakes
  • Sour cream or yogurt
  • Blue cheese crumbles
  • Chopped chives
  • Sea salt
  • Pepper
  • Egg
  • Flour
  • Fry oil

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken pieces in pickle juice and dill for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  2. Crush cornflakes in a Ziploc bag. Set up three bowls: one with flour, another with whisked egg, and the last with crushed cornflakes.
  3. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
  4. Coat marinated chicken sequentially in flour, egg, then cornflakes.
  5. Fry coated chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
  6. Mix sour cream or yogurt, blue cheese, chives, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
  7. Serve chicken bites on toothpicks topped with sauce and pickle chips.

Nutrition