Description
Crispy, cheesy chicken parmesan bites perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken bites for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- For spicier bites, add red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mix.
- Serve with extra marinara for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan, bites, appetizer, quick snack