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Crispy garlic parmesan chicken bites in white bowl with parsley and lemon

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites Recipe

Crispy garlic parmesan chicken bites that are golden on the outside, juicy inside, and packed with cheesy garlic flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners, appetizers, or party finger food in just 20 minutes!
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Shallow dishes
  • Meat thermometer
  • Wire rack
  • Tongs

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Seasoning Blend

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

For Serving

  • 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • lemon wedges optional
  • favorite dipping sauce optional

Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper.
  • Place flour in first dish; eggs in second; breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, and seasoning in third.
  • Dredge chicken in flour; dip in eggs; coat in breadcrumb mixture. Rest 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in skillet; cook chicken bites 3-4 minutes per side until golden and 165°F internal temp.
  • Sprinkle parsley; serve hot with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 170g | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg