Honey BBQ Chicken Bites: A Crispy, Sticky Delight

These baked honey BBQ chicken bites are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, offering a sticky, flavorful experience perfect for entertaining, game days, or a quick weeknight meal. The irresistible glaze, combining sweet, smoky, and tangy notes, is a hit for both kids and adults.

Why You’ll Love Them

The key to these bites lies in their maximum crispiness, achieved through a clever combination of cornflake crumbs and a separate honey BBQ sauce. They’re great for tailgating or a simple family dinner.

Key Ingredients for the Chicken

Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tenderloins, or thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks.
BBQ Seasoning: Use your favorite brand – Yellowstone Cowboy BBQ seasoning is a personal favorite.
Buttermilk and Egg: These create a wet coating that helps the cornflake crumbs adhere and tenderizes the chicken.

Key Ingredients for the Honey BBQ Sauce

BBQ Sauce: Choose your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce (Stubb’s is recommended).
Honey: Use a mild, neutral honey to balance the sauce.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds a tangy kick.
Hot Sauce (Optional): Tabasco, Frank’s, or Sriracha can be added for extra heat.

How to Make Them

Prep: Line a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place it in a baking sheet (lining the sheet with foil simplifies cleanup).
Season: Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks and season with BBQ seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Crush Cornflakes: Place cornflakes in a Ziploc bag and crush until they resemble coarse breadcrumbs.
Set Up Coating Station: Arrange three shallow bowls with flour, buttermilk mixture, and cornflake mixture.
Coat: Dip each chicken piece in flour, then buttermilk, and finally the cornflake mixture.