Spiced Chicken Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Position the oven racks so that the top rack is in the center of the oven.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to convection roast at 450F.
3. 3
   Cover a shallow baking pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
4. 4
   Cut the chicken into 2-inch cubes.
5. 5
   Combine the butter and garlic in a shallow dish.
6. 6
   Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, thyme, salt, and chile powder in another dish.
7. 7
   Roll the chicken first in the butter mixture and then in the bread crumb mixture.
8. 8
   Place the chicken pieces half an inch apart on the prepared baking pan.
9. 9
   Put the pan on the center rack.
10. 10
    Roast the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes, until it is cooked and the crumbs are lightly browned.