Parmesan Chicken Bites

The best chicken nuggets you will ever have – crisp-tender and completely homemade with Parmesan goodness!

You just can’t say no to chicken nuggets, especially when they’re cooked to absolute crisp-perfection, loaded with that freshly grated Parmesan. And it’s sure to bring out the kid in you as you dunk these bad boys in ketchup and honey mustard!

• Prep Time   15 minutes
• Cook Time  10 minutes
• Total Time   25 minutes
• Yield           4 servings

The best chicken nuggets you will ever have - crisp-tender and completely homemade with Parmesan goodness!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup Panko*
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
• In a large bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder and smoked paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
• Working in batches, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
• Add chicken to the skillet, 5 or 6 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and parsley, if desired.

NOTES

*Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.
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