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Air fryer garlic parmesan chicken bites with rice and green vegetables
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites

High-protein air fryer garlic parmesan chicken bites finished with parmesan, parsley, and lemon for easy meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or extra olive oil optional for finishing

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Food thermometer

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into even 1-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss chicken with oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 390 F if your model recommends preheating.
  4. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
  5. Air fry for 8 to 11 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through.
  6. Check the thickest pieces with a food thermometer. Chicken should reach 165 F internal temperature.
  7. Transfer hot chicken to a bowl. Toss with parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, and optional melted butter or extra olive oil.
  8. Rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving or portioning into meal prep containers.

Notes

Nutrition is an estimate and will vary by chicken brand, oil amount, parmesan, optional butter, and serving size. Cook chicken to 165 F internal temperature as measured with a food thermometer.