Name: Stove-Top Paprika Chicken Bites (Gluten Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 145 min
Ingredients: 1/4 Cup olive oil (or Canola Oil); 1 Large Juice of Lemon (about 1/4 cup); 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated or shredded (I use shredded, because that is all we have in our area); 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 3-4 Medium Chicken Breasts (rinsed, patted dry and cut into bite-size pieces); 1 Cup All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour (I use King Arthur brand); 4 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated or shredded; 1/2 Cup Salted Butter (I use Land O Lakes)

Stove-Top Paprika Chicken Bites (Gluten Free)

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These crispy, yet tender, Paprika Chicken Bites will have your friends and family asking for more! They are delicious served all by themselves or over GF Pasta and my oven roasted veggies! And, the Lemon really comes out when served cold, making this recipe perfect for a picnic lunch. Enjoy 🙂

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 2 25

Course Dinner, Main Dish

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

The Marinade:

¼ Cup olive oil or Canola Oil
1 Large Juice of Lemon about 1/4 cup
¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated or shredded I use shredded, because that is all we have in our area
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ground Black Pepper

The Chicken:

3-4 Medium Chicken Breasts rinsed, patted dry and cut into bite-size pieces

The Coating:

1 Cup All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour I use King Arthur brand
4 tsp Paprika
½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated or shredded
½ Cup Salted Butter I use Land O Lakes

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine all of the Marinade Ingredients until completely blended.
Place the prepared, bite-size pieces of chicken into a large resealable plastic bag.
Pour the Marinade into the bag with the chicken and close bag securely. Smoosh the chicken around in the marinade to evenly coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
While the chicken is marinating in the refrigerator, combine the GF Flour Blend, Paprika, Pepper and Parmesan Cheese in a Large bowl, mixing well.
Once the chicken has finished marinating, melt the butter in a Large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken pieces from the marinade to the GF Flour mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss to evenly coat all of the chicken pieces.
Once the chicken is ready to cook, transfer the pieces to the large skillet containing the melted butter. Do not move the chicken around for 1-2 minutes, allowing the pieces to turn golden and crispy. Gently flip the pieces over to cook all sides...you may have to reduce the temperature once things get going ;). Test a piece after about 5 minutes to see if it's done (no longer pink inside). I usually cook mine for a total of 8-10 minutes.
Serve with your favorite sides, over rice or pasta or just by themselves! They are FULL of flavor :). We serve ours over GF Pasta and my oven-roasted veggies...kind of a Chicken Alfredo Bowl!