Parmesan Chicken Bites Recipe

1/2 cup canola oil

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch chunks)

salt and pepper (to taste)

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs (beaten)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl mix together the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and paprika. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add flour into a pie dish or plate. 

Dredge the chicken in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the panko mixture. 

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet, 5 or 6 pieces at a time, and cook until golden and crispy and fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.).

Serve right away and top with additonal parmesan if desired.