Description
Crispy baked chicken, Parmesan-crusted perfection. Serve with warm marinara for dipping.
Ingredients
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- 4 lbs (1814 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- Salt
- Pepper
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preparing for Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Arrange the cubed chicken in a single layer on the pan. Season evenly with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Setting Up the Dipping Station:
- Prepare three bowls for coating the chicken.
- In the first bowl, add the flour.
- In the second bowl, pour in the beaten eggs.
- In the third bowl, mix together breadcrumbs or panko, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced parsley.
- Coating the Chicken:
- Coat each piece of chicken by first dipping it in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Then dip it into the egg, allowing excess to drip off.
- Finally, roll the chicken piece in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Place each coated chicken piece on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Baking:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the exterior is crisp and lightly browned.
- Preparing the Marinara Sauce:
- While the chicken is baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
- Serving:
- Serve the baked chicken poppers with the warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispy poppers, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- To prevent sticking, ensure the chicken pieces aren’t overcrowded on the baking sheet.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 100