Low Sodium Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Bites
Discover the ultimate guilt-free comfort food with this Low Sodium Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Bites recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian herbs, these bite-sized pieces of tender chicken breast are marinated in buttermilk for extra juiciness before being coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs. Oven-baked to golden perfection with a hint of unsalted butter, they deliver all the crispy goodness without the excess sodium or deep frying. Ready in just 40 minutes, these healthy chicken bites are an ideal choice for a quick dinner or party appetizer. Serve them with your favorite low-sodium dipping sauce or alongside a crisp salad for a satisfying and nourishing meal everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 as needed cooking spray
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 cubes.
In a medium bowl, pour the buttermilk over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and coat each piece thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
Place the coated chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over each piece to enhance crispness.
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken bites with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve immediately with your choice of low sodium dipping sauce or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 1477 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 161.9 g | 324% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 466 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1795 mg | 38% | |
*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.
