Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites with Smoked Cajun Alfredo combines tender chicken pieces coated in a crunchy parmesan crust, served with a creamy, smoky Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place chicken on the baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add Cajun seasoning and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Serve chicken bites with the smoked Cajun Alfredo sauce.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: crispy chicken, parmesan, Cajun Alfredo, quick dinner, baked chicken