Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites are a delightful and savory dish, perfect for appetizers or a main course. These bite-sized pieces of chicken are coated in a garlic butter mixture and finished with nutty Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
- Boneless
- skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh garlic
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the boneless, skinless chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Melt a few tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown.
- Add minced fresh garlic to the skillet during the last minute of cooking to avoid burning.
- Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a crispy texture, you can broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking. Adjust the amount of garlic and cheese based on personal taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan, Chicken Bites, Easy Chicken Recipe, Appetizers