Description
Buttery Chicken Bites are a quick, flavorful snack that delivers a crispy golden crust and tender chicken inside. This easy oven‑baked recipe uses simple pantry staples like butter, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and paprika to create a satisfying bite perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or game‑day parties. Learn step‑by‑step instructions, helpful tips, and variations to customize the flavor, plus storage ideas for meal prep. Pair with a dipping sauce for flavor & full satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a bowl, let cool slightly.
- In another bowl combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Toss chicken pieces in melted butter, then coat with breadcrumb mixture; place on sheet.
- Bake 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Sprinkle parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- spray the coated bites lightly with cooking spray before baking. Use a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow air circulation for an even crust. Leftovers reheat well in a preheated oven at 350°F for 8‑10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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