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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites

Savory Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites are quick, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
For the Flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic or substitute with garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, freshly grated about ¼ cup, or try aged Pecorino
For Seasoning
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt as an alternative
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground or white pepper for a milder flavor
For Cooking
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil for a dairy-free alternative
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped omit if in a pinch

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites
  1. Begin by mincing 3 cloves of garlic, grating 1 ounce of Parmesan cheese, and chopping 3 sprigs of fresh parsley.
  2. Cut 1 ½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs into 1-inch pieces. Toss the chicken with ¾ teaspoon of kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add half of the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, and repeat with the second batch of chicken.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add minced garlic, stir for 30 seconds, then return the cooked chicken and juices to the skillet.
  6. Remove from heat, add grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, and toss until well coated.
  7. Plate the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bitesCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to pat chicken dry before seasoning for better browning. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

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