Crispy lemon pepper chicken bites you’ll love today!
Crispy lemon pepper chicken bites are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty lemon pepper seasoning, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, breadcrumbs, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken bites in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before coating.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste if you prefer a spicier kick.
- These bites can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg