party essentials: baked cajun chicken poppers

How To Make party essentials: baked cajun chicken poppers

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  CHICKEN BITES
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Chef’s Note: If you don’t want to grind your own chicken, then get a pound of pre-ground at the market.
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  Chef’s Tip: The easiest way to mince the veggies, is to place them all in a mini food prep and give it a few pulses until they are nicely minced.
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  In a large bowl add all the ingredients for the chicken bites, and gently combine.
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  THE COATING
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Combine the parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs in a bowl or tray.
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  Chef’s Tip: I like to add a bit of cajun seasoning to the mixture… just to give them a little extra kick.
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  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 360f (180c).
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  Take about 1.5 ounces (40g) of the chicken mixture, and form into a ball.
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  Chef’s Note: You should have enough to make about 12 - 14 balls.
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  Roll in the bread crumb/parmesan mixture and thoroughly coat.
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  Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and repeat for the other chicken balls.
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  Chef's Tip: If you have a rack for your baking sheet, use it.
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  Add the tray to the oven, and bake until the chicken is cooked through, and they begin to turn a nice golden brown, about 20 – 25 minutes.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  If you’re looking for some yummy dipping sauces, here ya go: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/sauce-essentials-dipping-sauces.html?p=2
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  Serve by themselves or with your favorite dips. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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