Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites

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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: Boneless chicken is easier to cut into pieces. The recipe is written for 1 pound of chicken, but you can easily double it if you have a skillet large enough to have enough room to brown and crisp the chicken. Season: Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté the bites in 1 tablespoon of olive oil or any oil suitable for frying. Sauce: The best touch is a simple sauce made with freshly minced garlic (4 cloves!), melted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese. Add finely chopped fresh parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) to enhance the flavor.

How to make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites

Make the seasoning mixture. Combine cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and pepper in a large bowl (large enough to hold the chicken).

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Slice boneless, skinless chicken breast into 0.5-inch wide strips, then cut those strips into 0.5-inch pieces.

Season the chicken. Place the chicken in a bowl with the cornstarch mixture, making sure it is evenly coated.

Cook the chicken. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken in one layer and stir without stirring for 3-4 minutes. Then stir in the chicken and cook for another 5-6 minutes, until evenly crispy and golden brown.

Please make it delicious. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir-fry the chicken to bring out the flavor of the garlic. (Do not burn the garlic!)

Finish. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parmesan and parsley. Stir to melt the cheese and enjoy.

offer suggestions

Pasta/Rice: Toss with boiled pasta or gnocchi. This vodka pasta recipe is perfect! Serve over roasted mushroom risotto. It’s delicious. For salads: These tender pieces of chicken are perfect for adding protein to Caesar salads (try our homemade Caesar dressing) or Italian-flavored salads like this Asparagus Panzanella Salad. Add to bowl: Add chicken sashimi to your favorite meal bowl. It also adds a lot of flavor and protein. Create a bowl with your favorite cooked grains, roasted sweet potatoes, chicken sashimi, and your favorite toppings. Wrap in Wrap: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites are great stuffed inside roasted vegetable wrap or other wraps.

Refrigerate or freeze: Leftover Garlic Parmesan Chicken Sashimi can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Reheat: Warm in a nonstick skillet for a few minutes or in an air fryer. If you don’t have time, you can reheat the chicken in the microwave, but this may make the chicken tough.

Combine cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Cut the chicken into small, even pieces, about 1/2 inch. I like to cut it into long strips about 1/2 inch wide and cut horizontally about 1/2 inch apart. Add chicken to bowl with cornstarch mixture and mix until chicken is evenly coated.

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken in a single layer.

1 tablespoon olive oil

Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving the chicken until a golden brown crust forms. Continue to fry, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, another 5 to 6 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir to combine and continue cooking until the butter is melted.

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 4 cloves of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Remove from heat. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and parsley over the chicken and toss until the cheese is melted and lightly coated.

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides. (See offering suggestions below for more ideas.)

Pro tip: Take the butter out of the fridge a little early so it’s not ice cold. It will melt faster in the pan. Do not overcook the garlic. If it gets too brown, it can taste bitter or burnt. Serving Suggestions: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites go well with boiled pasta or rice. You can add it to meal bowls, salads (make a delicious chicken Caesar salad!), or roasted vegetables. Storage and Reheating: Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can reheat it in a skillet or briefly in the air fryer. It tends to become a little hard when heated in the microwave.

Provided by: 4ounce of chicken, calorie: 262kcal, carbohydrates: 7g, protein: 28g, fat: 13g, Saturated fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated fats: 1g, Monounsaturated fats: 5g, Trans fat: 0.1g, cholesterol: 91mg, sodium: 646mg, potassium: 477mg, fiber: 0.3g, sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 352IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, calcium: 127mg, iron: 1mg

Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as a rough guide.

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