🍗 Crispy Glazed Chicken Bites (Sticky & Crunchy)
Servings: 4
Time: 35–45 minutes
🔪 Ingredients
For the Chicken
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1 kg (2.2 lb) boneless chicken thighs (juiciest)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
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1 tsp paprika (optional)
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2 eggs (for coating)
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1½ cup crushed pork rinds OR 1 cup cornstarch (depending on carnivore level)
For the Glaze
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4 tbsp butter
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4 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
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3 tbsp honey or sugar-free syrup (for sticky shine)
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1 tbsp ketchup (optional – adds gloss & color)
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1 tsp minced garlic (optional)
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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
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Cut chicken into medium bite-sized pieces.
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Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika.
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Beat eggs in a bowl.
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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):
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Heat oil to 350°F / 175°C
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Fry 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy
🍟 Air fryer method:
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Spray chicken pieces lightly with oil
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400°F / 200°C for 15–18 minutes, flip halfway
3️⃣ Make Sticky Glaze
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In a pan, melt butter on low.
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Add soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic.
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Simmer 2–4 minutes until thick & glossy.
If glaze becomes too thick, add 1–2 tbsp water to loosen.
4️⃣ Coat the Chicken
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Toss crispy chicken pieces into the glaze while still hot.
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Mix until everything is shiny, sticky & coated like the picture.
5️⃣ Serve
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Garnish with parsley or chives (optional)
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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
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Chicken thighs
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Pork rind crumbs (crushing chicharrones)
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Eggs
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Butter
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Salt only
Glaze Alternative
Melt:
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3 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp beef tallow
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Salt to taste
Simmer until slightly thick → buttery glossy coating without carbs.