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Gluten-Free Spicy Chicken Bites Recipe
Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken seasoned in a simple spicy blend that leaves you wanting more. These spicy chicken bites are perfect as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce or meal prep for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Snacks , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless & skinless
- 2 tbs garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ to 1 teaspoon tabasco
- 2 tbs Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Chop each chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large plastic baggie. Toss in the spices and Tabasco sauce.
- Toss the chicken in the bag to coat.
- Heat a pan over just over medium heat with the cooking oil (we use avocado).
- Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently until cooked through and slightly golden brown.
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Notes
- These spicy chicken bites are not extra spicy, they’re just flavored nicely. If you want a big spice kick opt for the full ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon tabasco.
- If you’re cooking in a cast iron pan, you’ll need about 2 tbs of cooking oil. However, if cooking in a nonstick pan you’ll only need 1.
- I like my chicken bites slightly drier so I drain the juices from cooking about halfway through.
- Flavor swaps: if you want to amp up or change the flavor you can add in 1-2 tbs of thai chili sauce to the bag when tossing or a bit of homemade teriyaki sauce. Depends on your preference.
Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
1153mg
(48%)
Potassium
713mg
(20%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
174IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1153mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.