Chicken Jalapeno Cheese Bites
These chicken jalapeno cheese bites are crispy and delicious, and are made with ground chicken, diced jalapenos, cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and the perfect blend of seasonings, and then they are breaded and deep fried to crispy perfection.
Servings: 32 Chicken Bites
Calories: 99kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 heaping tablespoon pickled diced jalapenos
- 1 ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Crispy Coating
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs, crushed
- 2 teaspoons slap ya mama seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1-2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
For the Chicken
- In a large skillet add ground chicken, and the seasonings for the chicken. Cook over medium heat until chicken is cooked and no longer pink.
- Add chicken to a large bowl. Once chicken has cooled a bit, add diced jalapenos, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar.
- Roll into one inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flash freeze for 45 minutes to an hour.
- While the chicken bites are in the freezer, set up a dredging station with 3 shallow containers.
Crispy Coating
- In the first container, add flour.
- The second container is buttermilk and egg. Whisk together.
- In the third container add breadcrumbs and all the seasonings for the coating.
- Add each ball into the flour, then into the egg mixture, and then into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil over medium high heat.
- Place about 6-8 balls into the hot oil and deep fry until golden on all sides.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Make sure to work in batches so the oil keeps the perfect temperature.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Be sure you flash freeze your chicken bites for an hour so they're nice and frozen. It keeps the mixture from falling apart as you coat and fry them.
- Always wash your hands and never touch your face when working with hot peppers.
- Give your bites a gentle tap in between each coating to ensure a nice, even coating.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 122mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg