Parmesan Chicken Bites

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" chunks
• ½ C vegetable oil
• 1 C Panko
• ½ C freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ C all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. In a large bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder and smoked paprika, season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
4. Working in batches, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
5. Add chicken to the skillet, 5 or 6 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to rest.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and parsley, if desired.