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Crispy Chicken Bites

November 15, 2021
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These are the best crispy chicken bites that you will make! This simple recipe is easy to prepare and you will be wanting the bowl to be never ending. Serve simply with a sprinkle of fresh parmesan and some of your favourite dipping sauce- ketchup, mayo or BBQ sauce are always a great combo.

Chicken bites are mostly considered as a meal for children but I promise, these tender, crispy, flavourful chicken bites are perfect for adults too. Plus who doesn’t love a great alternative to the somewhat unhealthy fast food options.

Ingredients for perfect Crispy Chicken Bites

This recipe calls for simple but delicious ingredients that you probably already have in the kitchen. Here’s what you will need:

  • Chicken Breast
  • Spices- Garlic powder, paprika, basil, salt & pepper.
  • Eggs
  • Parmesan Cheese- freshly grated is always best. If you are unable to get a block of parmesan cheese, the jarred option is also ok.
  • Flour- both plain white flour and spelt flour works in this recipe
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Dipping Sauce- ketchup, mayo, aioli & BBQ sauce are great options

What to serve with chicken bites

Apart from dipping sauce and some fresh parmesan (which are a definite must!), these chicken bites can be served with numerous sides to create a yummy, balanced meal. Here are some suggestions:

How to store, freeze or bulk prepare

  • Store: these chicken bites taste best when served immediately. If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an air tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Then easily reheat them in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. You may just find they don’t taste as delicious as being fresh.
  • Bulk prepare: If you would like to make a big batch of these chicken bites, easily double or triple the recipe. This is a great way to make sure you have something that you can easily pull out when time is a bit short.
  • Freeze: If you would like to pop some in the freezer to save some time, you can easily prepare the chicken bites ahead of time and place them on a tray and cover with a bit of plastic and then into the freezer. This will stop them from sticking together and causing the crumb to fall off. Once they are frozen, you can place them in a large freezer bag and leave them in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to eat them, easily defrost and cook in the oven.

I hope you like these crispy chicken bites as much as we do! If you make them please leave a comment below and leave a rating to let me know how you liked them. Happy Cooking!

Crispy Chicken Bites
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Crispy Chicken Bites

Recipe by jena@jenas.kitchen
0.0 from 0 votes
Course: Eating Healthy, Recipes
Servings
+
–

4

Adults
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

744

kcal
Total time

45

minutes

Ingredients

  • 400 g 400 Chicken Breast cut into large cubes

  • 1 cup 1 Plain Flour

  • 1/4 cup 1/4 Parmesan Cheese grated

  • 2 2 large pinches Salt & Pepper

  • 1 tbsp 1 Paprika

  • 1/2 tbsp 1/2 Garlic Powder

  • 1 tbsp 1 dried Basil

  • 2 2 Eggs whisked

  • 1-2 cups 1-2 Breadcrumbs

  • 2-3 tbsp 2-3 Olive Oil

Directions

  • Prepare 3 plates with the crumbing ingredient: On the first plate, place flour, half of parmesan cheese, 1 pinch salt & pepper, paprika, garlic powder and basil. Mix until well combined. The second plate prepare whisked eggs. On the third plate place breadcrumbs. rest of parmesan and 1 pinch of salt & pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Add a handful of cubed chicken into the flour mixture. Toss until completely covered.
  • Then place into the egg. Toss until completely covered.
  • Place onto the breadcrumb plate and toss until completely covered. Transfer to a large plate.
  • Repeat steps 2-4 until all of the chicken has been crumbed. Then pop into fridge for a minimum of 15 minutes (this allows the crumbing to settle into the chicken, stopping the crumbing from falling off during the cooking process).
  • Once the chicken has cooled, heat a large deep frying pan with olive oil on a high heat. Preheat oven to 130 degrees Celsius.
  • Place a quarter of the chicken into frying pan, try not to over crowd the pan as this will prevent the chicken from getting a golden crispy crumb. Allow to cook on each side for 2-3 minutes, tossing every now and again to prevent it from burning.
  • Once golden brown on all sides, pop into an oven proof dish or baking tray and place into oven. Repeat the cooking process until all chicken bites have been cooked.
  • Serve immediately with a dollop of tomato sauce, aioli or mayo. Enjoy!

Notes

  • These popcorn chicken bites can be perfectly served with a fresh green garden salad and some quickly roasted potatoes.
  • Serving these chicken bites immediately is important. If you have any leftovers, you can easily reheat them in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. You may just find they don’t taste as good as being fresh.
  • If you would like to make a big batch and pop some in the freezer to save some time, you can easily prepare the chicken bites ahead of time and place them on a tray and cover with a bit of plastic and then into the freezer. This will stop them from sticking together and causing the crumb to fall off. Once they are frozen, you can place them in a large freezer bag and leave them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 744kcal
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 183mg
  • Sodium: 769mg
  • Carbohydrates: 66g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Protein: 47g

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