Sesame Crunch Chicken Party Bites
Experience a burst of flavor with these Sesame Crunch Chicken Party Bites. Perfectly marinated chicken is coated in a crispy, golden panko and sesame seed crust, creating irresistible bite-sized delights. Ideal for game nights or gatherings, these flavorful morsels will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce and watch your guests enjoy every crunchy bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 bites (serves about 5) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and honey; marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
- Set up two bowls: one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with sesame seeds and another with the beaten egg.
- Dip each marinated chicken piece in the egg, then coat thoroughly in the panko mixture.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 bites (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, use double coating by dipping again in egg and panko after the first coat. Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option; adjust cooking time as necessary. Experiment with various dipping sauces like sweet chili or spicy peanut sauce.