Crispy Chicken Bites

Name: Bocconcini di pollo croccanti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 porzioni
Ingredients: 600 g di petto di pollo a cubetti grandi; 150 g di panko (pangrannato giapponese); 2 uova sbattute; 50 g di Parmigiano grattugiato; Paprika, aglio in polvere, sale, pepe; Olio di semi per friggere (o olio spray per il forno); 150 g di yogurt greco o latticello; succo di limone; Salsa yogurt con aglio e aneto per servire

Bocconcini di pollo croccanti

Second course

Panko-breaded chicken breast cubes, fried or baked: crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Served with yogurt sauce.

30 min

4 servings

Easy

Crispy Chicken Bites are the homemade version of chicken nuggets, but infinitely superior. The secret is panko—a coarse, dry Japanese breadcrumb—which provides an extraordinary crunch. The chicken breast, cut into large cubes (4-(1.97 in) 5 cm), remains juicy on the inside while the breading becomes golden and crispy. The marinade in buttermilk (or yogurt) for 30 minutes tenderizes the meat fibers. With yogurt and garlic sauce, it's irresistible.

Instructions

Voice reading

3 steps · natural Italian voice

Marina the chicken

30 min

Mix the yogurt with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken cubes. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Breaded

Mix panko with Parmigiano Reggiano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain the chicken cubes from the marinade. Dip them in the beaten egg, then in the panko, pressing down firmly.

Fry or bake

15 min

To fry: Heat plenty of oil at 175°C (347°F) for 4-5 minutes until golden. To bake: baking pan with parchment paper, generously sprayed with oil, (392°F) 200°C for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway. Serve with yogurt sauce.

Chef's Tips

Japanese panko adds a crispier texture than regular breadcrumbs; look for it at the supermarket. The yogurt marinade tenderizes the chicken; don't skip it.