baked chicken bites breaded
These baked chicken bites breaded with panko are crisp on the outside, juicy inside, and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (or substitute)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil spray or drizzle
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or place a wire rack over a baking sheet.
2. Set up a breading station with 3 bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and panko mixed with seasonings in the third.
3. Dip each chicken piece into flour, then egg, then coat fully in the seasoned breadcrumb mix.
4. Place coated bites on the rack or sheet, spacing them out.
5. Spray lightly with oil or brush with olive oil.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and cooked through.
7. Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crunch. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
To make egg-free: use Greek yogurt or buttermilk as a binder.
Breadcrumbs can be toasted in a pan before coating for deeper flavor.
Perfect with honey mustard, ranch, or sriracha mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 bites
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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