Description
Garlic parmesan chicken bites elevate weeknight dinners with their irresistible flavor profile. Crispy exterior and juicy interior make these morsels a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500 g) chicken breasts or thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil (or vegetable oil for frying)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Blend all dry seasonings in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a fragrant coating mixture that will infuse the chicken with robust flavor profiles.
- Coating Technique: Thoroughly coat chicken cubes in the seasoned flour, ensuring comprehensive and even distribution of the aromatic spice blend, then gently pat to remove excess flour for a light, crisp exterior.
- Skillet Preparation: Heat skillet to optimal temperature, creating the perfect environment for golden-brown caramelization without burning.
- Cooking Process: Carefully arrange seasoned chicken pieces in the hot skillet with adequate spacing, rotating periodically to achieve uniform browning and ensure safe internal temperature.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer crispy chicken bites to an absorbent paper-lined surface to remove excess oil, then immediately sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, allowing residual heat to slightly melt the cheese.
- Presentation: Garnish with finely chopped parsley or chives to add a vibrant, fresh visual and taste accent that complements the rich, savory chicken bites.
Notes
- Manage Moisture Control: Pat chicken pieces completely dry before seasoning to prevent soggy coating and ensure maximum crispiness during cooking.
- Maintain Even Heat Distribution: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to guarantee consistent temperature and prevent uneven browning of chicken bites.
- Control Spacing Technique: Avoid overcrowding the pan, leaving enough room between chicken pieces to promote proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Add Parmesan cheese immediately after cooking while chicken is still hot, allowing residual heat to create a delicate, slightly melted cheese layer without becoming greasy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg