Crunchy Baked Parmesan Chicken Bites
These chicken pieces are coated in a panko breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese mix and baked until crunchy. They are a tasty bite, especially when dipped into a side of marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs , cut into 1-inch pieces (see note)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs, (see note)
- 1 cup finely ground Parmesan cheese, (see note)
- 1 extra large egg, whisked
- marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Add panko and cheese to a large bowl and then mix together until thoroughly combined.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg and then roll in breadcrumb mixture until fully coated and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all chicken is coated.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until chicken coating is a dark golden brown and crunchy. Serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
- I like chicken thighs for this recipe because they have a lot of flavor, but you can also use chicken breasts if that's what you have on hand.
- I like to use Kikkoman brand panko breadcrumbs because they brown evenly. I shared a photo of the packaging in the blog post.
- I used shredded Parmesan cheese and put it through a food processor until the crumbs were the same size as the panko breadcrumbs.
- The nutrition estimate does not include the marinara dipping sauce.
Serving: 0.25of recipe, Calories: 405kcal, Carbohydrates: 32.2g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 12.8g, Saturated Fat: 5.4g, Sodium: 678.3mg, Fiber: 1.2g, Sugar: 1.9g, NET CARBS: 31
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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