Golden, crunchy, and impossible to stop eating — these Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites are baked until perfectly crisp, then drizzled with a creamy garlic sauce and scattered with fresh herbs. They hit every note: savory, garlicky, cheesy, and just a little bit indulgent. Watch them vanish at game night.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs (680g) chicken breast, cut into 1-inch bites
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep the oven: Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly oil it.
- Bread the bites: Mix the panko with half the Parmesan, the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dip each chicken bite in beaten egg, then roll in the crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Bake until golden: Arrange on the sheet without crowding, drizzle with the olive oil, and bake 16–18 minutes, flipping once, until deep golden and cooked through.
- Make the garlic drizzle: Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the cream, simmer 2 minutes, then whisk in the remaining Parmesan until smooth.
- Finish: Arrange the hot bites on a platter, drizzle generously with the creamy garlic sauce, and shower with parsley. Serve immediately.
Pro tip: Give the bites space on the pan — crowding traps steam and kills the crunch. Two sheets are better than one crowded one.
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Estimated nutrition per serving: 450 calories, 38g protein, 18g carbs, 26g fat.
