Crispy Dominican-Style Chicken Bites
Crispy Dominican-Style Chicken Bites deliver punchy citrus and garlic notes from a lime–rum marinade, balanced by warm cumin and oregano. Each piece fries up golden with a crackling crust and juicy center, perfect for sharing at parties or serving as a casual weeknight Dinner with dipping sauces and rice.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Dominican-Style Chicken Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the lime juice, rum, onion, and garlic together in a bowl.
- 2
Place the chicken strips in a shallow glass baking pan and pour the marinade over them.
- 3
Toss the chicken so all pieces are evenly coated.
- 4
Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
- 5
Beat the egg and water together in a shallow bowl.
- 6
In a second shallow bowl, mix the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper.
- 7
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 8
While the oil heats, remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off the excess.
- 9
Discard the remaining marinade.
- 10
Dip the chicken in the egg wash, then dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture until well coated.
- 11
Fry the chicken in small batches (do not overcrowd the skillet) in the hot oil until all sides are golden brown and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
- 12
Confirm doneness with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 907.97 kcal High 45%
- Protein 30.38 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 23.97 g 9%
- Total Fat 75.18 g High 96%
- Saturated Fat 10.78 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 109.3 mg High 36%
- Sodium 100.68 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.72 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 31.86 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.35 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 122.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 12.19 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 12.8 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Crispy Dominican Style Chicken Bites is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 907.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Dominican-Style Chicken Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Oregano, Eggs. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Dominican-Style Chicken Bites?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 907.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Dominican-Style Chicken Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Crispy Dominican-Style Chicken Bites healthy?
- Crispy Dominican-Style Chicken Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 907.97 calories and 30.38 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 10.78 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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