Gluten-Free Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Bites
Get ready to enjoy the ultimate comfort food made gluten-free with these Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Bites! Perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, and smoked paprika, these bite-sized chicken pieces are marinated in buttermilk for incredible tenderness and coated in a crunchy mixture of gluten-free breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Baked to golden perfection, they deliver all the crunch and flavor of fried chicken without the mess or guilt. This easy, oven-baked recipe is perfect as a snack, appetizer, or kid-friendly main dish, and pairs wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauces. Ready in under 45 minutes, these chicken bites are a must-try for anyone looking for a gluten-free crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 cup Gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Gluten-free flour (such as rice or almond flour)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 inch wide.
In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, in a separate shallow dish, mix the gluten-free breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese together with 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
In a third shallow dish, place the gluten-free flour.
Remove each piece of chicken from the buttermilk marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb and cheese mixture.
Place the coated chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil to help them crisp as they bake.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your gluten-free crispy chicken bites with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.9 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 804 mg | 268% | |
| Sodium | 5202 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.7 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 189.6 g | 379% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 794 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1938 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
