Crispy Pressure Cooker Chicken Bites
These golden, crispy chicken bites are marinated overnight in garlic, vinegar and broth, then pressure-cooked and pan-fried to perfection. A budget-friendly crowd-pleaser that works as a main dish or a party snack. Once you try this two-step method, you'll never go back to plain fried chicken.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 whole chicken, cut into small pieces
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Sunflower oil for frying (about ¾ cup)
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Directions
- 1
Clean and pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine vinegar, salt, garlic, crumbled bouillon cube and paprika. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or overnight for best results.
- 4
Pour enough oil into the pressure cooker to cover the bottom by about one inch and heat over medium.
- 5
Add the marinated chicken, seal the lid and cook under pressure for 15 minutes.
- 6
Release pressure, remove the lid and continue cooking over high heat, turning the pieces occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and very crispy.
- 7
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
These chicken bites are fantastic as finger food at parties. Serve with a dipping sauce like garlic mayo or hot sauce. Leftovers reheat well in an air fryer for 5 minutes at 180°C.
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