Spicy Dill Chicken Bites

I came up with these tasty treats because of looking for a new take on the basic chicken tender and to add a kick of flavor to the actual meat as well the breading. You can make them as hot as you like or cool it down according to your own liking. This is my basic recipe:

- 1/2 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces - 1/4 cup Canola oil - 1/2 cup All Purpose flour - 1/4 cup Corn meal - 1 Tablespoon House seasoning(equal parts garlic powder,onion powder. dash of cumin, salt and pepper to taste) - 3 to 4 dashes Hot sauce(whatever brand you like. I use Texas Pete) - 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. You can substitute Cayenne pepper if you like it really spicy. - 1 cup of juice from your favorite dill pickle - 1 large egg - 1/4 cup 1% milk

- Put chicken pieces into a bowl large enough to fit all of the chicken and the pickle juice. - Allow to marinate for 2 to 3 hours - While the chicken is marinating combine flour, corn meal, and all other dry seasonings - in a seperate bowl combine milk, egg, and hot sauce, beat until well blended - Once the chicken is marinated drain off the juice - Heat oil in a small skillet just a little larger than an egg pan over medium high heat - Dredge chicken in flour mixture 5-6 pieces at a time - Dredge in egg mixture and then back into flour mixture, shaking off any excess - Fry 5-6 pieces at a time in the oil about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and there is no pink in the middle.( Check a larger piece to ensure cooked through) - Drain on a wire rack over paper towels - Serve with your favorite dipping sauces - Makes 18-20 bite size pieces

I hope you enjoy! Let me know your thoughts or other ideas.