Ingredients

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For the Chicken Bites:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

Coat the Chicken: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and mix panko breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese in a third bowl. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip into the egg, then coat with the panko-Parmesan mixture. Place coated chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake: Drizzle olive oil or melted butter over the chicken bites. Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.

Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce: In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Toss and Serve: Transfer the baked chicken bites to a large bowl and toss with the garlic Parmesan sauce. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.