Description
Baked chicken parmesan bites are crispy, cheesy pockets of goodness that give you all the flavor of the classic dish in bite-sized form. Your kitchen fills with that warm, garlicky aroma while they bake, and soon enough you’re pulling out golden morsels coated in melted mozzarella and tangy marinara that make the perfect appetizer or quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil spray
Protein and Serving:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut your 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb total) into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Crack 2 large eggs into one bowl and whisk them together.
- Mix 1 cup of Italian-style breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning in a separate bowl.
- Take each chicken piece and dip it into your egg mixture, making sure it’s fully coated.
- Roll your egg-coated chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture until they’re completely covered.
- Arrange your coated pieces on the prepared baking sheet and spray the tops lightly with olive oil spray.
- Place the baking sheet in your 400°F oven for 12-13 minutes, then flip each piece over.
- Continue baking for another 12-13 minutes at 400°F until the coating turns golden and crispy.
- Remove your chicken bites from the oven and drizzle 1 cup of marinara sauce over them or serve it on the side for dipping.
- Garnish your finished dish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Cut your chicken into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate and stay moist inside while the outside crisps up.
- Don’t skip the oil spray on top of the breaded coating—this is what gives the bites that golden, crispy texture without deep frying.
- Flip the bites halfway through baking to ensure both sides brown evenly and get that satisfying crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or certified gluten-free breadcrumbs and follow the same coating and baking steps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg