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Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites

Tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites are ready in minutes and are a guilt-free way to satisfy your cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional Coating
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken breasts into even, 1-inch cubes.
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
    1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
  3. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  4. In another bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dredge each marinated chicken cube in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
    1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange chicken bites in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights, picky eaters, and anyone craving a little bit of home-cooked goodness without the fuss.