Description
Chicken Parmesan Bites are the ultimate graduation finger food that will wow your guests! These crispy, golden morsels of chicken are coated in flavorful breadcrumbs and topped with melted mozzarella cheese, all served alongside rich marinara sauce for dipping. Easy to prepare and bursting with cheesy goodness, these bites are sure to be the highlight of any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces (about two bites each).
- In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from oven, sprinkle mozzarella on top, and return to bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until melted.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, swap breadcrumbs for panko. - Add herbs like oregano or Italian seasoning to the breadcrumb mix for enhanced flavor. - To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze them for two months.