Simple Oven Baked Italian Chicken Bites Recipe

Some days you have had a long day and you just want to get dinner done quickly right? This is where simple can still be delicious! I try to plan my meals in advance, but lets be honest, that doesn’t always happen. Yesterday was one of those days. I had several things to do outside of the house, and a pile of work waiting on me when I came home. I could have taken the “easy way” out and just ordered a pizza, but I did that exactly 2 days ago, so I know I needed to cook something, ha! I almost always have a pack of chicken breast in my fridge so I knew I could whip up my simple oven baked Italian chicken bites recipe in no time.

The great thing about this recipe is that you can use the chicken bites in so many different ways! You can serve them with simple sides like mashed potatoes and veggies, serve them on top of pasta, or toss them in a salad! Gotta love a recipe that can be used in more than one way. I normally make more than my family will eat, so we can use the leftovers in salads the next day for lunch! Ready to find out how to make it? (Seriously, it’s SO simple you guys!) Let’s check it out! 

Here is how to make my simple oven baked Italian chicken bites recipe: 

You Will Need:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika 
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 
• 1 tsp Italian seasing
• 1/2 tsp parsley 
• Optional: 1/2 tsp sesame seeds 

Directions for making my simple oven baked Italian chicken bites recipe: 

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425F. Cut your chicken into small cubes and place in a baking dish.

Step 2: In a small bowl combine all of  your spices, mix to combine. 

Step 3: Sprinkle your spices evenly over your chicken. 

Step 4: Pour your olive oil over you chicken, and give your chicken a good mix to coat evenly in oil and spices

Step 5: Once your oven is preheated, pop your chicken bites into your oven for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of your chicken reaches 165F or higher. 

Step 6: Serve with your choice of sides and that’s it! 

In less than 30 minutes you will have these delicious simple oven baked Italian chicken bites that the whole family is sure to love! 

 

What would you pair with them? Let me know in the comments below! 

I always love to hear side ideas, drop them in the comments below! Before you go check out a similar recipe I made called Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders recipe! 

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