Boneless Baked Daytona Bites

I originally found this recipe claiming to be a replica of the "special sauce" used on the wings at Hooters. I have been to Hooters a  number of times and I am familiar with the fried pickles, quesadillas and Caesar salad, but, I hate to say it, I've never ordered wings from Hooters, so I honestly can't tell you how close this sauce tastes. What I can tell you is that it's addicting, saucy (no pun intended) and mouthwatering. 

When I made this recipe, there is one thing I changed/would have changed more of the next time. Unless you are a die-hard BBQ sauce wing lover, I would cut the BBQ and increase the portion of hot sauce each by 1/4 cup*. In this house, we're all about the hot and spicy wings.

Lastly, when we baked the chicken according to the directions, they weren't even close to done. I edited this recipe to fit how I normally cook my chicken so it bakes all the way through, keeping it quick and easy!

Boneless Baked Daytona Bites
Ingredients:
 Bites
2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces 
3/4 cup flour
1 TBSP paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Non-stick cooking spray

Sauce
3/4 cup BBQ sauce*
1/4 cup hot sauce* (Franks Original is a staple in our house)
1/4 cup honey
2 TBSP brown sugar
1 TBSP garlic powder
1 TBSP soy sauce
1 tsp corn starch (add a few drops of water to it before putting it in)
a few sprinkles of crushed red pepper flakes (optional for an extra kick)

Preheat the oven to 425 F. 

Combine the flour, paprika, salt and pepper in a large plastic bag or into a bowl. Add in the chicken bites and shake or mix until each piece is fully coated. 

Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and spray it down with your cooking spray so bites don't stick. Put your coated bites in the pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked all the way through. 

While chicken is baking, mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a sauce pan and cook for 15 minutes on medium-low. 

Once chicken is finished cooking, toss into the sauce until they are fully coated. Serve and enjoy. 

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