Savory Chicken Treat Bites (Printable)

Protein-packed chicken bites with cheddar, fresh veggies, and herbs for a flavorful, easy snack or lunchbox addition.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely chopped or shredded

02 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

03 - 1 large egg

04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

05 - 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper

06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

08 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

11 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)

12 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

02 - In a large bowl, combine chicken, cheddar cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, and parsley.

03 - Add the egg, Greek yogurt, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.

04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and firm. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

01 -

They're packed with protein but taste nothing like "healthy food," which means everyone eats them without negotiating.
Once you nail the basic mixture, you can riff endlessly with different seasonings or mix-ins.
Bake a batch on Sunday and you have grab-and-go bites all week long.

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If your mixture feels too wet and won't hold together, add another tablespoon or two of breadcrumbs; if it's too dry, a drizzle of milk helps.
These bites keep in the refrigerator for up to four days and reheat beautifully in a 325°F oven for five minutes.

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A cookie scoop or small ice cream scoop makes portioning effortless and gives you consistent-sized bites that all cook at the same rate.
Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them; they're delicate right out of the oven but set up quickly.