Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites are crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and coated in a rich buttery garlic Parmesan sauce. Made in just 25 minutes with simple ingredients, they're perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, appetizers, or served over pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast-iron skillet
- Large mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs or spatula
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and flour.
- Add the chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes without moving it.
- Flip the chicken pieces and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
- Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Toss everything together until the cheese lightly melts and coats the chicken.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Protein: 39 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugar: 1 g
