Description
Savory Parmesan Chicken Bites With Garlic Rice is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines crispy chicken coated with flavorful Parmesan cheese and fluffy garlic-infused rice. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, offering a satisfying blend of textures and tastes. Each bite of tender chicken complements the aromatic rice, while vibrant broccoli adds a nutritious touch. Ready in just about 35 minutes, this dish is a fantastic way to impress your loved ones without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 large head of broccoli
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, zested
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F to keep the cooked chicken warm.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, another with beaten eggs, and the last with Parmesan cheese mixed with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then coat in the Parmesan mix. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per batch). Keep warm in the oven.
- For garlic rice, heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add rinsed rice and stir to coat. Pour in chicken broth; bring to boil then simmer covered for 18-20 minutes until tender.
- For broccoli, heat olive oil in another skillet; sauté garlic until fragrant, add broccoli florets and broth; cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor. Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella for variations. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure an even cook.