Now, let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to bring a taste of my family’s kitchen to yours:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. This bite-sized approach makes them perfect for snacking or serving as an appetizer.
3. In a shallow dish, combine the Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. This will help the breading stick to the chicken bites.
5. Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
6. Place the coated chicken bites onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil to enhance that golden crispiness.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Pro tip: I learned from my abuela that baking instead of frying keeps the bites light and allows the flavors to shine without the greasiness.