Description
These easy family recipes baked chicken bites are your weeknight dinner hero—juicy, crispy-edged chicken cubes seasoned to perfection and baked in just 20 minutes. Family-approved, fuss-free, and packed with bold flavor, they’re perfect over rice, salad, or straight off the tray!
Ingredients
1 pound (450g) chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon instant chicken stock, optional (lower the salt amount if using)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 420°F (220°C), conventional setting. This high heat ensures a nice golden crust. -
Prep the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Aim for uniform sizes to ensure even cooking. -
Mix Seasonings
In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken stock (if using), and Italian seasoning. -
Season & Coat
Place chicken pieces in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with seasoning mix until evenly coated. Add butter cubes scattered over the top. -
Bake to Perfection
Bake in the preheated oven for 16–18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Stir the chicken halfway through cooking for even browning. -
Broil for Crispiness (Optional)
For extra-crispy edges, switch to broil on high during the last 2 minutes of baking. -
Finish & Serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make it ahead: Season the chicken the night before and refrigerate—just bake when ready.
Serving suggestion: Great over cauliflower rice, salad, or wrapped in pita.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating tip: Use an air fryer or oven to maintain crispness—avoid microwaving if possible.
Spice level: Adjust the cayenne to suit your family’s heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg