Description
Easy Baked Chicken Bites are a convenient, flavorful, and versatile meal option, perfect for weeknights, appetizers, or snacks. These bite-sized chicken pieces are coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and baked until golden brown and juicy, offering a healthier alternative to fried chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch each.
- In one bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the chicken pieces with cooking spray or drizzle them with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ingredients.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Pat chicken dry before coating for better breadcrumb adhesion.
- Allow chicken bites to rest after baking for optimal juiciness.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: N/A