PrintEasy Oven Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites
Make these incredibly flavorful Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites using a simple oven-baked method. They are crispy outside, juicy inside, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an easy appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 28 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the cubed chicken pieces in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden.
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the garlic butter sauce. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and minced garlic. Stir well.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Once the chicken is cooked, immediately transfer the hot bites to the bowl with the garlic butter. Toss gently to coat every piece.
- Add the Parmesan and parsley mixture to the bowl. Toss again until the chicken bites are fully coated in the cheesy garlic crust.
- Serve immediately as a quick chicken dinner idea or an appetizer.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken bites, you can lightly dust the seasoned chicken with 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour before baking.
- If you prefer a skillet method for faster cooking, sear the chicken in batches in a hot skillet until golden, then add the butter and garlic, and finish by tossing with Parmesan cheese off the heat.
- These pair well with pasta or a simple side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 105