Description
Garlic parmesan chicken bites offer a crispy, golden-brown delight packed with savory flavors. Seasoned breadcrumbs and grated parmesan create an irresistible coating that will make this dish a quick family favorite you can’t stop enjoying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken breasts, thighs, or combination
- 1 oz (28 g) Parmesan cheese (¼ cup freshly grated or ⅓ cup store-bought), plus more for serving
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 sprigs fresh parsley
- 0.75 tsps kosher salt
- 0.25 tsps freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsps (½ stick or 57 g) unsalted butter, divided
- Red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Cube chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces, seasoning thoroughly with salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring complete coverage.
- Searing: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, carefully arranging chicken pieces to create a golden-brown exterior, cooking approximately 4 minutes per side in two separate batches.
- Flavor Infusion: Reduce heat to low, reintroduce all chicken to the skillet, incorporating minced garlic and cooking juices, allowing the aromatics to meld for one minute.
- Finishing Touch: Remove skillet from heat, generously coat chicken with grated Parmesan cheese, creating a delectable crispy layer.
- Presentation: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes over the chicken bites, adding vibrant color and subtle heat to the dish.
Notes
- Achieve Consistent Cuts: Slice chicken into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from overcooking while others remain undercooked.
- Control Skillet Temperature: Maintain medium heat to create a perfect golden-brown exterior without burning the chicken or butter.
- Balance Butter Usage: Add butter incrementally to prevent burning and maintain a rich, flavorful cooking environment for the chicken.
- Enhance Flavor Layers: Sauté garlic briefly at the end to release its aromatic qualities without burning, creating a subtle but intense flavor profile for the chicken bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg