Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Bites


Got this from rachael ray's 30 minute meals on food network

Steps


In a deep sided skillet heat 1 1 / 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat.
If you wish to test the oil , add a 1-inch cube of bread to hot oil.
If it turns deep golden brown in color in a count of 40 , the oil is ready.
While the oil is heating make the batter.
In a wide mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the pancake mix , 1 1 / 4 cups water and about 6 teaspoons hot sauce.
Place the remaining plain 1 / 2 cup pancake mix in another wide mixing bowl.
Arrange the batter and the bowl of plain pancake mix near the cook top and the heating oil.
Line a plate with a few sheets of paper towels and keep within reach.
Once the oil is heated and ready , toss the chicken pieces in 2 teaspoons of hot sauce then toss in the plain pancake mix , coat evenly and shake off excess.
The plain dry pancake mix will help the batter stick to the chicken pieces.
Add some of chicken to the batter , you are going to want to work in 3 to 4 batches coating and frying.
Using a fork , toss the bites in t.

Ingredients


vegetable oil, pancake mix, water, hot sauce, chicken tenders, blue cheese dressing, scallions, coarse black pepper, celery rib