Name: Crispy Chicken Bites in "Crack" Style: A Perfectly Addictive Snack Recipe
Ingredients: 500 g chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 egg (beaten); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 3 tbsp olive oil (for frying); ½ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup sour cream; ¼ cup ranch dressing; ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3 tbsp cooked bacon (crumbled); 1 tbsp honey; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 2 tbsp green onions (chopped, for garnish)

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Bites:

500 g chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 egg (beaten)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the “Crack” Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup ranch dressing
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tbsp cooked bacon (crumbled)
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
2 tbsp green onions (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Bites:
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, dip in the beaten egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the “Crack” Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, honey, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

Assemble & Serve:
- Toss the crispy chicken bites in the sauce or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and extra bacon crumbles.