Buffalo Chicken Bites

An easier and healther way to enjoy the flavor of Buffalo Wings.

5 from 1 vote

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Western

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 178kcal

12 ounces (348g) chicken breast 2 boneless and skinless breasts cut into bite-size cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons melted butter divided
½ cup (156g) Franks Red Hot Sauce or other hot suace
Chopped parsley optional, for garnish
Ranch dressing optional

Heat oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a skillet, then add in the cubed chicken.
Cook turning frequently until all sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through for about 8 minutes.
Pour in the remaining tablespoon of melted butter and add the Franks Red Hot sauce.
Toss well until all the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated with the sauce, then switch off the heat.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve with veggie sticks and Ranch dressing.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C.
Add the cubed chicken to the air fryer basket or tray and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
While the chicken cooks, melt one tablespoon of butter and whisk in the hot sauce.
Remove cooked chicken from air fryer and toss it in the butter buffalo sauce mixture until all pieces are well coated.
Garnish with parsley and serve with a side of vegetables and Ranch dressing (if desired).

Chop chicken breast into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
For extra flavor, you can season the chicken before browning.
Cook the chicken in batches if you have a smaller skillet or air fryer.
If air frying, be sure you don’t layer the chicken bites or overfill the basket or tray.
Double the recipe for meal prep or to feed a crowd.
Always check chicken for doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C before serving.
Storage - keep leftovers inside the fridge for up to 4 days.
There are 3 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.