Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites with Cheese Balls & Fries

 

 

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites with Cheese Balls & Fries

This ultimate comfort meal features crispy honey garlic chicken, golden cheese balls, and perfectly seasoned fries served with a rich marinara dip!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

2 lbs chicken tenders or boneless thighs

1 cup flour

1 cup cornstarch

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 cup buttermilk

Oil for frying

Honey Garlic Sauce:

½ cup honey

¼ cup soy sauce

1 tbsp garlic (minced)

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp chili flakes (optional)

For the Cheese Balls:

2 cups mozzarella cheese (cubed)

1 cup flour

2 eggs (beaten)

1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs

Oil for frying

For the Fries:

3 large potatoes (cut into fries)

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp salt

½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

Prepare the Chicken:

Season chicken with salt & pepper.

Dip in buttermilk, then coat in flour + cornstarch.

Deep fry at 350°F (175°C) until golden & crispy.

Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:

In a pan, heat butter & sauté garlic.

Add honey, soy sauce, & chili flakes, stir until thick.

Toss crispy chicken in the sauce.

Prepare the Cheese Balls:

Dip cheese cubes in flour, then egg, then panko.

Fry until golden brown & crispy.

Cook the Fries:

Toss potatoes in paprika, garlic powder, & salt.

Deep fry until crispy or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25 mins.

Serve with marinara or ranch dip & enjoy this crispy, cheesy feast!