Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites are crispy oven-baked chicken breast pieces coated in seasoned panko and tossed in a rich, buttery garlic parmesan sauce. They’re crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with bold savory flavor.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix: Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Salt, and Black pepper
- Dredge each chicken piece in the breadcrumb mixture. Press lightly so the coating sticks well.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat: Melt the butter.
- Add minced garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
- Reduce heat and stir in parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped parsley if using.
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Recipe Tips
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
Give each piece space so the hot air circulates. That’s how you get crispy instead of soggy. If needed, use two pans.
Bonus tip, spray the coated chicken lightly with cooking spray before baking for an extra golden crust.
