Baked Parmesan Chicken Bites
These delicious Baked Parmesan Chicken Bites offer a fantastic alternative to deep-frying chicken. With a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior, they're simply irresistible. Pair them with your preferred dipping sauce for a delightful lunch or dinner option that's sure to be a hit with the whole family, especially the little ones.
Ingredients
Make about 6 servings
- 2 pounds (900g) chicken breast
- 2 cups (120g) panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup (50g) Parmesan , grated
- 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (3g) garlic powder
- 1 tbsp (3g) dried parsley (or any other herbs)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup (125g) all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Line 1 or 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine panko breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to use.
- Cut chicken breast in about 1 ½ inch (4cm) bite size pieces. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Into a large bowl add flour and chicken pieces. Use a spoon to toss the chicken into the flour until all pieces are coated. Transfer the chicken to another clean bowl and discard the excess flour.
- Beat eggs with oil and pour over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Roll each piece of chicken in the panko Parmesan mixture. Transfer the pieces to the prepared pans.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 6Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 26.6gProtein: 55.4gFat: 11.1gSaturated Fat: 1.3gCholesterol: 184mgSugar: 2.5g