Crispy Glazed Chicken Bites (Sticky & Crunchy)

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🍗 Crispy Glazed Chicken Bites (Sticky & Crunchy)

Servings: 4

Time: 35–45 minutes

🔪 Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 kg (2.2 lb) boneless chicken thighs (juiciest)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

  • 1 tsp paprika (optional)

  • 2 eggs (for coating)

  • 1½ cup crushed pork rinds OR 1 cup cornstarch (depending on carnivore level)

For the Glaze

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • 4 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos

  • 3 tbsp honey or sugar-free syrup (for sticky shine)

  • 1 tbsp ketchup (optional – adds gloss & color)

  • 1 tsp minced garlic (optional)

  • Optional heat: ½–1 tsp chili flakes

To make it glossy like the picture: honey or syrup gives that shiny glazed look.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Coat

  1. Cut chicken into medium bite-sized pieces.

  2. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika.

  3. Beat eggs in a bowl.

  4. Dip chicken pieces into beaten eggs, then coat generously in crushed pork rinds or cornstarch for extra crunch.

2️⃣ Fry or Air Fry

🔥 Deep-fry (crispiest):

  • Heat oil to 350°F / 175°C

  • Fry 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy

🍟 Air fryer method:

  • Spray chicken pieces lightly with oil

  • 400°F / 200°C for 15–18 minutes, flip halfway

3️⃣ Make Sticky Glaze

  1. In a pan, melt butter on low.

  2. Add soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic.

  3. Simmer 2–4 minutes until thick & glossy.

If glaze becomes too thick, add 1–2 tbsp water to loosen.

4️⃣ Coat the Chicken

  • Toss crispy chicken pieces into the glaze while still hot.

  • Mix until everything is shiny, sticky & coated like the picture.

5️⃣ Serve

  • Garnish with parsley or chives (optional)

  • Serve immediately for best crunch

⭐ Result

Crispy outside, juicy inside, sweet-salty sticky glaze — exactly like your picture.

🥩 STRICT CARNIVORE VERSION

If you want no sugar, no carbs, follow this:

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs

  • Pork rind crumbs (crushing chicharrones)

  • Eggs

  • Butter

  • Salt only

Glaze Alternative

Melt:

  • 3 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp beef tallow

  • Salt to taste

Simmer until slightly thick → buttery glossy coating without carbs.

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