Chili Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Cajun Corn Alfredo Twists
Golden, crispy chicken bites coated in a glossy chili-garlic butter glaze, paired with tender pasta twists smothered in a creamy Cajun corn Alfredo sauce — this dish is pure comfort food with a kick. It’s the kind of meal that balances heat, creaminess, and freshness in every bite, making it a perfect weeknight indulgence or a showstopping weekend dinner.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- saucepan
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast or thigh pieces
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 300 g rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and coat in cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Boil pasta until al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain.
- Fry chicken in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
- Melt butter in skillet, sauté garlic and chili flakes, stir in hot sauce. Toss chicken in sauce.
- In another pan, melt butter, add corn, Cajun seasoning, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until smooth. Adjust with pasta water.
- Toss pasta in Alfredo sauce, serve with chicken bites, garnish with parsley.
Notes
For extra spice, increase chili flakes or hot sauce. Reheat chicken in oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 38gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 3.5mg
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