# What you'll need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
→ Coating
02 - 2 cups salted pretzels, crushed into coarse crumbs
03 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Buffalo Sauce
09 - 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 teaspoon honey
→ For Serving
12 - Celery sticks, cut into batons
13 - Ranch or blue cheese dressing
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: add flour to the first, whisk eggs in the second, and mix crushed pretzels with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and black pepper in the third.
03 - Coat chicken cubes first in the flour, then dip in whisked eggs, and finally roll in pretzel mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Place coated chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared tray. Lightly spray with oil. Bake for 18–20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and cooked through. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
06 - Transfer baked chicken bites to the bowl with buffalo sauce. Toss to evenly coat.
07 - Immediately plate chicken bites with celery sticks and desired dipping sauce.
