Chicken Parmesan Bites: Irresistible Appetizer Delight!
Chicken Parmesan Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that combines the classic flavors of chicken parmesan in bite-sized pieces, perfect for parties or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken bites until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the fried chicken bites to a baking dish and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with extra marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
- For a healthier version, bake the chicken bites instead of frying.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.