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Parmesan Chicken Bites

Crispy baked Parmesan chicken bites with classic chicken Parm flavor -- perfect with marinara for dipping!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword chicken parm bites, chicken parmesan bites, parmesan chicken bites, parmesan chicken nuggets
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people (about 16 bites total)
Calories 367kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Italian-style seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 lb. chicken breast or chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Warm marinara sauce, for dipping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, onion powder, and pepper. Add the olive oil and use a fork to work the olive oil into the breadcrumb mixture until it’s completely incorporated. Pour the flour into a separate shallow dish. Place the eggs in a third shallow dish.
    Breading ingredients for Parmesan chicken bites recipe.
  • Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour and turn to coat. Shake off any excess flour. Then dip the chicken in the egg, shaking off any excess egg before finally rolling and coating the chicken bites in the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange the breaded chicken bites in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet.
    Breaded parmesan chicken bites before baking.
  • Bake until the chicken is crisp and golden brown on the outside, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 15 minutes. Serve chicken bites with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
    Horizontal side shot of parmesan chicken bites served with a bowl of marinara for dipping.

Notes

  • Air fryer: instead of baking these bites in the oven, you can cook them in the air fryer. To do so, preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Add the chicken (working in batches, if necessary, so that you don't overcrowd the basket). Cook the chicken bites at 400°F for about 7-8 minutes, or until crispy and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • This recipe yields about 16 bites and serves 3-4 people.
  • The nutrition information provided is merely an estimate, and includes all of the breading and egg. If you don't use all of the ingredients to coat your chicken, the nutrition facts will vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the recipe | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg