awesome buffalo chicken bites

How To Make awesome buffalo chicken bites

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  Step 1
  Gather your ingredients.
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  Step 2
  Season both sides of the chicken breasts with some salt and pepper.
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  Step 3
  Add the butter and olive oil to a skillet over medium heat.
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  Step 4
  Chef’s Tip: To incorporate the butter and oil, swirl the pan a few times as the butter melts.
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  Step 5
  Add the chicken breasts to the skillet.
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  Step 6
  Cook 4 to 5 minutes and then turn over and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
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  Step 7
  Chef’s Tip: I usually lower the heat a bit more, and cover the pan. I want the chicken breasts cooked, but not too browned.
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  Step 8
  Remove from skillet, and allow to cool.
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  Step 9
  Using, two forks, shred the chicken, and reserve.
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  Step 10
  Add the cream cheese, hot sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese to a bowl.
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  Step 11
  Mix the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
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  Step 12
  Add the chicken.
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  Step 13
  Toss, until all the ingredients are combined.
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  Step 14
  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and then place a wire rack inside.
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  Step 15
  Place a rack in the middle position, and then preheat the oven to 350f (176c).
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  Step 16
  Take a heaping tablespoon of the mixture.
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  Step 17
  Roll into a ball, slightly flatten out, and then place on a piece of parchment paper or a plate.
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  Step 18
  Repeat for the remaining mixture (makes about 20 chicken bites).
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  Step 19
  Chef's Note Place in the refrigerator for about an hour.
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  Step 20
  Chef’s Note: This step helps to firm up the mixture, so they don’t fall apart during the next few steps.
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  Step 21
  Place the flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs into separate plates.
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  Step 22
  Chef’s Note: Mix the cayenne pepper and Parmesan with the panko for an additional kick.
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  Step 23
  Dip a chicken bite first into the flour, and coat.
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  Step 24
  Next roll in the beaten eggs.
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  Step 25
  Finally, thoroughly coat with the panko breadcrumbs.
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  Step 26
  Place it on the wire rack on the baking sheet, and then repeat for the remaining chicken bites.
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  Step 27
  Chef’s Note: These chicken bites are very delicate; especially when they come out of the oven. A good thing to do is to spray the rack with some cooking spray to keep them from sticking.
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  Step 28
  Place the baking sheet into the oven, and bake for20 to 25 minutes, or until they begin to turn golden brown.
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  Step 29
  Remove from the oven, and allow to rest for about 10 minutes before removing from the rack.
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  Step 30
  Serve with your favorite sauce. Enjoy.
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  Step 31
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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