Parmesan Chicken Bites

Name: Parmesan Chicken Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup butter, melted; Warm marinara sauce, optional

For tailgates and after-game parties, we dip these crisp, tender chicken bites in marinara, ranch dressing or barbecue sauce. They're all winning combinations. —Lynne Nevrivy, Malta, Montana

Ingredients

1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup butter, melted
Warm marinara sauce, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with foil; grease foil.
In a shallow bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. Cut chicken into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Dip in melted butter, then in cracker mixture, patting firmly to adhere. Place on prepared pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink. If desired, serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 289 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 469mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Bites in Simple & Delicious August/September 2016

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jetluvs2cook

Apr 12, 2017

Very good chicken bites!! I like the fact too that they are lower in carbs!! The seasonings give the breading a great flavor! I did not have walnuts, so used almond meal instead and turned out really good.