Description
Addictive bites of chicken coated in a crispy breadcrumb and Parmesan crust, perfect for game nights or as a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (about 120 g)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 100 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, adjust as desired)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until just combined.
- Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then coat evenly in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For maximum crunch, use a double-dip method: egg → dry mix → egg → dry mix. If using an air fryer, preheat to 375°F and cook in a single layer for 10–12 minutes, shaking once.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 210mg