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A plate of golden, crispy baked chicken bites garnished with fresh parsley.

Best Baked Chicken Bites Recipe

These crispy and flavorful baked chicken bites are a healthier alternative to fried chicken, perfect for a quick dinner or snack. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing dish!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • parchment paper
  • cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil until evenly coated.
  4. Working in batches, coat each piece of chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating. Place the coated chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer and not touching.
  5. Lightly spray the tops of the chicken bites with cooking spray. This helps them crisp up in the oven.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the chicken bites are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
  7. Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
  8. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken bites for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking. Be sure to keep an eye on them to prevent burning.