Crispy Chicken Bites

Crispy chicken bites are a tasty and popular dish, perfect as an appetizer or main course. Their crispiness makes them irresistible. Here’s how to prepare them Italian-style.

Ingredients

• 500 g of chicken breast
• 100 g of flour
• 2 eggs
• 200 g of breadcrumbs
• Salt, as needed
• Pepper, as needed
• Oregano, if liked
• Oil for frying (olive oil for a more Italian touch)

Preparation

1. Cut the chicken breast into cubes of about 2-3 cm per side.
2. Place the flour in a deep plate, beat the eggs in a bowl and put the breadcrumbs on another plate. If you want, you can add a little salt, pepper, and oregano to the breadcrumbs to flavor the bites further.
3. Coat the chicken cubes first in flour, making sure they are all well breaded. Then dip them in the beaten eggs and, finally, roll them in the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are completely covered.
4. Heat plenty of oil in a frying pan and when the oil is hot, fry the bites until they are golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Once fried, let them drain on paper towels to remove the excess oil.
6. Serve them hot accompanied by a sauce of your choice, like barbecue sauce or mayonnaise, for a more international touch.

Curiosity

Italians love frying and have brought various techniques into culinary art to make food crispy and tasty. Crispy chicken bites are often served in many taverns and trattorias of the Beautiful Country, and the addition of aromatic herbs in the breading that gives an extra gear to the dish does not go unnoticed.