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Parmesan Chicken Bites
Yield:
4
servings
Prep:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook:
10
minutes
minutes
Total:
25
minutes
minutes
The best chicken nuggets you will ever have - crisp-tender and completely homemade with Parmesan goodness!
5
stars (
3
ratings)
Ingredients
½
cup
vegetable oil
1
pound
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
,
cut into 1-inch chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
,
to taste
1
cup
Panko*
¼
cup
freshly grated Parmesan
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
½
teaspoon
smoked paprika
½
cup
all-purpose flour
2
large eggs
,
beaten
2
tablespoons
chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a large bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder and smoked paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
Working in batches, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
Add chicken to the skillet, 5 or 6 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and parsley, if desired.
Notes
*Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.