Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites
Garlic Parmesan chicken bites are pan-fried to crispy perfection, then tossed with butter, fresh garlic, cheese, and parsley to make them extra delicious. Add chicken bites to salads, pasta, and more, or enjoy them just as they are!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
- ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and pepper in a large bowl.2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Dice chicken evenly into small pieces, about ½ inch. I like to cut it into long strips, about ½ inch wide, and then make horizontal cuts, about ½ inch apart. Add chicken to bowl with cornstarch mixture and toss until chicken is evenly coated.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken in a single layer.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cook without moving the chicken bites for 3 to 4 minutes so a golden crust forms. Stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes more.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir to combine, and continue to cook until butter is melted.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle the Parmesan and parsley over the chicken and toss until the cheese melts into a light coating.½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- Serve chicken bites immediately with sides of your choice. (See serving suggestions below for more ideas.)
Notes
- Pro tips: Take the butter out of the refrigerator a bit ahead of time so it's not ice cold; it will melt more quickly in the skillet. Don't overcook the garlic; if it gets too brown, it may taste bitter or burnt.
- Serving suggestions: Garlic parmesan chicken bites go well with cooked pasta or rice. They can be added to meal bowls, salads (make a delicious chicken Caesar salad!), or roasted vegetables.
- Storage & reheating: Leftover chicken bites will keep for 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. They can be reheated in a skillet, or briefly in the air fryer. They tend to get a bit chewy in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces chicken | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg
QR Code
Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.
*If you're viewing this on your phone, press and hold the QR code to open in your browser.