These oven-baked boneless chicken bites are coated in a crunchy cornflake crust, smothered in a sweet and spicy honey BBQ sauce, and served with a tangy, store-bought spicy ranch dressing. Perfect for game day gatherings and party appetizers!
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, mix cornflakes, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
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Pour buttermilk into a separate shallow dish.
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Dip each chicken piece into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all chicken pieces.
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Lightly brush or spray chicken with olive oil.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
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In a small bowl, combine BBQ sauce, honey, cayenne pepper, and dijon mustard.
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Drizzle the cooked chicken bites with the honey BBQ sauce and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
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Garnish chicken bites with chopped fresh chives and serve with store-bought spicy ranch dressing for dipping.