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A wooden spoon scoops up Baked Chicken Bites, seasoned and garnished with chopped herbs, from a white dish. The golden brown chicken pieces are coated in visible spices and have a slightly crispy texture.
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Baked Chicken Bites

These Baked Chicken Bites are tender, juicy on the inside, and made with a handful of ingredients. An easy, budget-friendly dinner or snack perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or dipping!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Let Rest:5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Dice the chicken into approximately 1 inch bite size pieces.
  • Spread the chicken into the 9X13 pan.
  • Drizzle the olive oil on top. Sprinkle the seasonings over the chicken.  Gently toss the chicken to coat the chicken with the oil and seasonings.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes (toss them halfway through the cooking time) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Remove from the oven. Let rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • Serve with topped parsley (if using) and enjoy!

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Notes

 
Tips for Tender, Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Bites
  • Cooking Time - I use an instant read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and to avoid over cooking the chicken. 
  • Save Time - If you are short on time, you can use chicken tenders or have the butcher cut the chicken for you.
  • Prepare Seasoning - We love making Homemade Seasoning Blends which saves time and money. Prepare the seasoning blend ahead of time so you can quickly spread over the chicken.
  • Use Parchment Paper - Easy cleanup and prevents sticking when lining the baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Budget Friendly Tip - Double the recipe as leftovers reheat well for a quick lunch for the week.
Variations Ideas
  • Spices - This is a great base recipe and you can easily adjust the seasonings based on your preference, lemon pepper seasoning is one of my favorite seasonings. For Spicy Chicken Bites add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chili powder. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites is another great variation by tossing with melted garlic butter after baking and then top with parmesan cheese.
  • Change Chicken - I usually use chicken breasts for this recipe, but you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe. 
  • Sauce - If you want more sauce with this recipe, you can top the chicken with 2 tablespoons of butter or ½ cup chicken broth or chicken stock before cooking and it will create a small sauce in the bottom of the pan.  We have even drizzled BBQ Sauce to make BBQ chicken bites!

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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