15 Minute Hot and Spicy Chicken Bites

It's funny. The older I get, the shorter the time it takes me to cook my meals. Perhaps that's why I keep inventing recipes under 30 minutes. This one is a keeper, however. Our delicious 15 minute hot and spicy chicken bites is made with a simple combination of of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. seasoning, hot pepper flakes, and sriracha. I mean life doesn't get any more simple. As I've stated before, there's nothing nicer than coming home and having dinner on the table in a few minutes. The great thing is that it tastes like you've spent an hour slaving over a hot stove. No matter what, your family and friends will certainly appreciate the effort.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Cooking Method: Frying

Cuisine: American, Canadian

Courses: Lunch, Main, Snack

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 3

Calories: 65

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

I keep saying that there's nothing nicer than coming home and having dinner on the table in a matter of minutes. The great thing is that my family and dinner guests don't know how I do it. As one member said: "I love having these secret recipes up my sleeve." This hot and spicy chicken bites is certainly one of those recipes.

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Ingredients

3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size cubes
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
4 tbsp (57 grams) softened unsalted butter
2 large cloves finely chopped garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
2 tsp sriracha
2 medium green onion, chopped for garnish
1/2 medium lime, squeezed for juice

Instructions

1
Add chicken to a pan over medium high heat. Put in a bit of oil and butter if necessary. Season with the salt, pepper, and onion powder. Fry until cooked through and browned.
2
Add in the butter and allow it to melt down. Place in the garlic, Italian seasoning, hot pepper flakes, and sriracha. Toss and fry until the chicken is coated and garlic is fragrant.
3
Plate, pour any remaining sauce over the top, and garnish with green onions.
4
Enjoy your 15 minute hot and spicy chicken bites.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 65kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 100mg5%
Potassium 10mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.2g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional values are a within reason estimate and my vary depending on several factors.

Note

The seasoning really depends on your liking. You can add as much or as little sriracha and hot pepper flakes as you like. The same applies to the rest of the seasoning.

The dish goes very well with rice or any fried veggie. Even a nice garden salad compliments it well.

Don't forget a nice glass of wine or cold beer.

Keywords: Fast Recipes, Easy Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Dinner in 30 Minutes

Read it online: https://cooknshare.com/recipe/recipe/15-minute-hot-and-spicy-chicken-bites/

David Hood

A Food Blogger

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Hey, I’m David Hood And I’m so happy you’re here!! So many of my favorite memories in life seem to take place around the table, especially when surrounded by people I love. And of course, all the better when nourished by some seriously delicious food. Happy Cooking!