These oven baked chicken bites are easy to make and stay incredibly juicy. They are perfect for busy weeknights when you want a reliable, family friendly dinner that is ready in only 20 minutes!

Juicy oven baked chicken bites in baking dish garnished with parsley.

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Juicy Chicken Bites in the Oven

Oven baked chicken bites are one of my most versatile dinner options that I keep on repeat. If your family already loves recipes like oven baked chicken breast or baked chicken tenders, these juicy chicken bites are another simple, picky eater friendly option.

They’re perfectly seasoned then baked in the oven with butter, which keeps them moist and flavorful. Dip them in sauce, add them to wraps, or use them in casseroles and rice bowls for an easy protein packed meal.

Ingredients Notes

Cubed chicken breast, olive oil, butter, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder for baked chicken bites.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Chicken breast: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of any excess fat and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Olive oil: Helps to give the chicken a nice brown exterior and give the cubes an even coat of seasoning.
  • Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning.
  • Butter: Adding diced butter into the dish so it melts as the chicken bakes is a great way to give them buttery flavor. Garlic herb butter would be extra yummy!

How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Bites

Add the chicken cubes to a medium mixing bowl. Sprinkle with all the seasonings and toss to coat.

Bite sized raw chicken pieces in a bowl with seasonings.
Coating raw chicken bites in a bowl with seasonings and olive oil.

Transfer the bites into a prepared 9×13 baking dish, spreading chicken into a single layer so they’re not overlapping.

Raw chicken bites in a baking dish.
Oven baked chicken bites ready to serve in a baking dish with spoon.

Top with pats of butter and bake the chicken bites for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway. Serve garnished with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Juicy oven baked chicken bites in a white baking dish.

Recipe Tips

  • Switch up the seasoning mix. Try onion powder, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, Parmesan cheese, or your favorite seasoning blend.
  • Use chicken thighs. Instead of boneless chicken breasts, cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces instead.
  • Add some heat. Sprinkle in some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a little spice.
  • Coat them in a sauce. Once they’re out of the oven, you can toss them in a sauce like Buffalo sauce or BBQ sauce for saucy baked chicken bites.
  • Do not overbake. Chicken bites in oven bake faster than whole breasts at high heat, so don’t overdo it! They’ll be rubbery otherwise.

Serving Suggestions

Chicken bites on a plate with green beans and bread.

More chicken recipes to try include honey sesame chicken, baked BBQ chicken and fried boneless chicken wings.

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Oven baked chicken bites in baking dish with serving spoon.

Oven Baked Chicken Bites

5 from 4 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
These oven baked chicken bites are easy to make and stay incredibly juicy. They are perfect for busy weeknights when you want a reliable, family friendly dinner that is ready in only 20 minutes!
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Ingredients 

  • 1 pound chicken breasts , boneless and skinless
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons butter , diced
  • fresh chopped parsley , for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Chop Chicken: Chop the chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes. Move to a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Add seasonings and oil: Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning. Toss to coat.
  • Bake: Transfer chicken to prepared baking dish. Place the 2 Tablespoons diced butter on top of the chicken and bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

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Notes

  • Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze: These bites freeze beautifully for up to 1 month. Thaw them in the fridge overnight and reheat them in the oven or the microwave. The air fryer would be easy too.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 506mg, Potassium: 291mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 0.03g, Vitamin A: 186IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.