Basil Pesto Chicken Bites Recipes

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BASIL PESTO CHICKEN BITES



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A grownup chicken nugget with fresh basil and savory Parmesan flavors with a beautiful vibrant green hue.

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Appetizers

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cubed 1"x1"
1/3 cup basil pesto
2 eggs
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs, crackers, panko, crushed
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
pan oil spray
dipping sauce (marinara, ranch, etc)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cookie sheet with liner or spray with pan oil spray.
  • Place chicken in a large bowl. Add basil pesto and mix until coated.
  • In small bowl beat eggs and buttermilk together. Set aside.
  • In another small bowl mix bread crumbs, cheese, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Blend and set aside.
  • Form assembly line by taking a piece of chicken carefully dipping it into the egg mixture then rolling in the bread crumb mixture. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
  • Lightly spray chicken with oil spray.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes until chicken reaches 165 degrees internally.
  • Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 201 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 57 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1060 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

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