Description
Chicken Parmesan Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack, combining crispy, golden chicken coated in crunchy panko and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for any occasion, from graduation parties to family movie nights, these bite-sized delights are easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying. Serve them hot with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, beat the eggs; in another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through cooking time.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg