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Pepperoni-Crusted Chicken Bites

Tender chicken bites covered in a crunchy crushed pepperoni and panko coating.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast cubed
  • 1 cup pepperoni finely chopped
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet.
  2. Pulse the pepperoni, panko, Parmesan, and seasoning into a coarse crumb.
  3. Set up flour, beaten eggs, and the pepperoni crumb.
  4. Dredge each chicken cube in flour, then egg, then the crumb.
  5. Arrange on the sheet and spray lightly with oil.
  6. Bake 16 to 18 minutes, flipping once, until golden and cooked through.

Notes

Cut the chicken into even pieces so they cook at the same rate.