Spicy Chicken Treat Bites (Printable)

Bite-sized chicken marinated in spicy seasonings, coated with Parmesan crumbs, and baked until golden and crispy.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp hot sauce (Sriracha or Tabasco)
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Coating

09 - ¾ cup gluten-free or regular breadcrumbs
10 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ To Serve

11 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
12 - Lime wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in large bowl.
03 - Add chicken cubes to marinade, toss to coat thoroughly. Let sit for 10 minutes to 1 hour for optimal flavor absorption.
04 - Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in shallow dish.
05 - Dredge each marinated chicken piece in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere coating. Arrange evenly on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through to internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of heat and crunch that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you spent all day planning
  • Marinade does double duty as a flavor booster and tenderizer
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinating time even when you're rushed
  • Press the coating on firmly or it will fall off during baking
  • Let them rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before serving
03 -
  • Space the chicken pieces apart on the baking sheet so they crisp up evenly
  • Use tongs to turn them halfway through so you don't knock off the coating

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