30 Chicken Bites Recipes For Any Event or Meal!

October 28, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Chicken bites are like little explosions of flavor in your mouth - and they are so versatile! Just take a look at the chicken bites recipes in this list. From buffalo bites to curry ones, the options are endless. So go ahead and check out the recipes to discover which ones pique your interest! 

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1. Buffalo Chicken Bites

This is an excellent appetizer or snack on game day! Start by marinating the chicken bites in buttermilk and hot sauce. Then, dredge in egg followed by coating in seasoned flour and parmesan. Fry the bites in oil until golden brown and then toss in a mixture of buffalo sauce and butter. Serve with blue cheese dressing! 

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Buffalo Chicken Bites

2. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites 

Everyone is sure to love this classic combination! Coat the chicken in a mixture of flour and Italian seasoning. Then, fry until browned. Add in butter, garlic, and parsley and cook the chicken in this until nice and tender! 

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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

3. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites 

Flavorful and creamy, these chicken bites really hit the spot! Cook the chicken pieces in butter until brown. Then, add more butter and garlic and make sure the chicken absorbs all that flavor. Sprinkle in parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Then, serve with more parmesan and parsley! 

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites

4. Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Bites 

This recipe has everything - flavor and crunch - you really must give it a try! Start by coating the chicken in flour and dip in a mix of egg and honey mustard. Roll in crushed pretzels and then bake until cooked through. Serve with more honey mustard! 

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Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Bites

5. Teriyaki Chicken Bites

You get sweet and savory goodness with every bite with this recipe! Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger together to form a sauce. Then, season the chicken bites and cook until golden brown. Pour in the sauce and toss until all the bites are coated! 

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Teriyaki Chicken Bites

6. Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites 

Looking for something indulgent? Well, then you have to give these bites a try! Wrap each chicken cube with bacon. Then, roll it in a mix of brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Place on a baking rack and cook until the chicken and bacon are crispy! 

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

7. BBQ Chicken Bites 

Whenever you are craving barbecue, whip up these bites - they are just so good! Start by seasoning chicken bites and then wrap in bacon. Bake the bites for a few minutes and then coat in barbecue sauce. Bake again until done and serve with more barbecue sauce! 

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BBQ Chicken Bites

8. Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bites 

You get a beautiful balance of flavors with these bites! Season the chicken with spices and then saute. In the meantime, whip up the sauce made from coconut aminos, honey, sriracha, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Toss the chicken in the sauce until completely coated! 

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Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bites

9. Sweet and Sour Chicken Bites 

This is also a great flavor combo, one that you have to try! The chicken is coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and then fried. While this is happening, simmer brown sugar, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup together. Toss the chicken bites in the sauce and then top with green onions! 

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Sweet and Sour Chicken Bites

10. Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites 

There is plenty of zest in this recipe! Season the chicken and then cook until nearly done. Then, add in lemon juice, garlic, and pepper into the pan. The bites are done when the sauce has thickened and formed a glaze on the chicken! 

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Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites

11. Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites 

Honey and sriracha go together beautifully, giving you that perfect sweet, spicy mix! For this recipe, toss the chicken in egg and then coat in cornflour and seasonings. Bake until nearly done. Then, coat the chicken in a sauce made from honey, sriracha, lemon juice, and garlic before baking for a few minutes more! 

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Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites

12. Ranch Chicken Bites 

Infuse chicken bites with your favorite flavor with this recipe - and it is so simple too! Cut up chicken into bite size pieces and then drizzle with ranch seasoning. Then, cook the chicken on all sides until browned! 

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Ranch Chicken Bites

13. Cajun Chicken Bites 

These chicken bites are just bursting with flavor! This is because they are drizzled with cajun seasoning as well as brown sugar, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, and more. Once completely coated, cook the chicken until done! 

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Cajun Chicken Bites

14. Honey Garlic Chicken Bites 

Don't let this name fool you, there are tons of flavors working together with this recipe! The chicken bites are dusted with flour and seasonings and seared until a crust forms. Pour in honey, garlic, chicken broth, and lemon juice to the pan and stir until all the bites are coated in the glaze!  

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Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

15. Korean Chicken Bites 

These extra crispy bites have the perfect amount of heat to them! Start by marinating the chicken in soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and seasonings. Then, toss in a spiced wet batter. Then, deep fry in oil. In the meantime, simmer Korean chili paste, garlic, and soy sauce. Toss the fried chicken in this and enjoy! 

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Korean Chicken Bites

16. Pesto Chicken Bites 

Impress your guests with these delicious little bites of flavor! Begin by coating the chicken bites in pesto, dipping them in buttermilk and egg, and then rolling them in a mix of breadcrumbs, parmesan, and seasonings. Bake until golden brown and then serve with a dipping sauce! 

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Pesto Chicken Bites

17. Sesame Chicken Bites 

These bites deliver on both texture and flavor! Dip the chicken bites in egg and seasoned flour before baking. In the meantime, simmer sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Coat the chicken in this before sprinkling with sesame seeds! 

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Sesame Chicken Bites

18. Buffalo Ranch Chicken Bites 

These pillowy bites are packed with the yummiest flavors! Combine the chicken with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and hot sauce. Roll out the bread dough and stuff with this filling. Slice up into little bites and then bake until golden brown! 

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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Bites

19. Thai Chicken Bites 

Want to do something a little different with your bites? Well, why not infuse them with yummy Thai flavors? First, make up a wet batter with plenty of seasoning. Dip the chicken bites in the batter and then fry. Coat in a sweet chili sauce and serve! 

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Thai Chicken Bites

20. Coconut Chicken Bites

Give your chicken a delicious, crunchy tropical vibe with this recipe! Toss the chicken in cayenne and flour before dipping in coconut milk. Roll in a mixture of panko and shredded coconut and chill before cooking until golden brown and crispy. Serve with a homemade aromatic sauce! 

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Coconut Chicken Bites

21. General Tso’s Chicken Bites 

Turn your favorite takeout dish into bites with this yummy recipe! First, cook the chicken bites. Then, make up a sauce by sauteing whole chilies, garlic, green onions, and orange zest. Pour in soy sauce, broth, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and ginger. Boil the sauce and toss the chicken in until thoroughly coated! 

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General Tso’s Chicken Bites

22. Tandoori Chicken Bites 

Make these tandoori bites for the most mind blowing flavors! Mix yogurt, spices, masala, and lemon juice and let the chicken marinate in this. Then, toss the chicken in breadcrumbs and fry until golden brown! 

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Tandoori Chicken Bites

23. Honey Lime Chicken Bites

These bright and zesty flavors make this recipe perfect for the summertime! Begin by marinating the chicken in lime juice, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and cilantro. Once done, cook until done. Make a pan sauce made with shallots, broth, and lime juice and toss the bites in this! 

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Honey Lime Chicken Bites

24. Honey Chipotle Chicken Bites 

Taco filling or appetizer, these chicken bites get the job done! Coat the chicken cubes in a mixture of paprika, cumin, and sea salt and then fry. In the meantime, blend chipotle peppers, lime juice, honey, garlic, and cilantro. Toss the cooked chicken in this and serve! 

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Honey Chipotle Chicken Bites

25. Greek Chicken Bites 

These chicken bites are a great way to spice up a salad although they taste great just by themselves too! The chicken is marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and zest, oregano, and garlic. Then, fry in a skillet. Add in white wine and cook until reduced! 

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Greek Chicken Bites 

26. Spicy Maple Chicken Bites 

Here is another take on the sweet and spicy combination - don't worry, it is just as delicious as the rest! The chicken bites are cooked and then simmered in a sauce made from maple syrup, broth, sriracha, and soy sauce. Once thoroughly coated, garnish, and serve! 

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Spicy Maple Chicken Bites

27. Bourbon Chicken Bites 

There isn't any boozy about this recipe - the bourbon just offers a delicious and complex flavor to the chicken bites! Here, the chicken bites are cooked and then tossed in an aromatic bourbon and brown sugar sauce. The bites are done when they are coated with a yummy glaze! 

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Bourbon Chicken Bites

28. Crispy Orange Chicken Bites 

Sweet and tangy, these chicken bites will bring another of your favorite takeout dishes to life! The chicken is coated in the most incredible sauce made from orange juice, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger. Toss until glazed and enjoy! 

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Crispy Orange Chicken Bites

29. Curry Chicken Bites 

Crispy and with that glorious curry flavor, these bites are sure to be a hit as a snack or appetizer! Start by tossing the chicken in a mixture of margarine, curry powder, and garlic powder. Then, dip in rice krispies and bake. Serve with chutney! 

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Curry Chicken Bites

30. Honey Ginger Chicken Bites 

These bites have the most incredible sweet and aromatic flavor! Marinate the chicken bites in a mix of honey, ginger, lemon juice, cider vinegar, orange zest, garlic, and sesame oil. Then, cook - in the meantime, simmer the marinade, toss over the chicken bites, and broil! 

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Honey Ginger Chicken Bites

It doesn't matter if you are looking for a snack, appetizer, or even meal - these chicken bites are sure to do the trick! There are so many different flavor combinations to choose from that you are sure to find one that is just right for your family. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give these recipe a try - you won't be disappointed! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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