Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan Bites are a delicious and easy-to-prepare appetizer, perfect for parties or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb), boneless and skinless
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for drizzling and serving)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, whisk the eggs. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each chicken piece into the eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray the tops of the breaded chicken bites with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- To make it dairy-free, swap Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan Bites, Chicken Bites, Appetizer, Italian Cuisine