party essentials: baked cajun chicken poppers

Name: Party Essentials: Baked Cajun Chicken Poppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; ## CHICKEN BITES; 1 pound(s) chicken, freshly ground; 2 tablespoon(s) celery, minced; 2 tablespoon(s) yellow onion, minced; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 tablespoon(s) bread crumbs, finely ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) mustard powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cajun seasoning, i prefer tony chachere’s; 1/2 teaspoon(s) hot sauce, i prefer frank’s; 1 large egg, just the white; ## THE COATING; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, finely grated; 1/2 cup(s) breadcrumbs, finely ground; ## ADDITIONAL ITEMS; - sauces, for dipping

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jan 28, 2017

These are an easy/peasy way to use those chicken breasts you have lying about your fridge or freezer. The ingredients are fairly straightforward, and the results are yummy. They would be an excellent addition to your snack table on game day. And to sweeten the deal, I've recommended some brilliant sauces. So, you ready… let’s get into the kitchen

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 4 - 5

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
CHICKEN BITES
1 pound chicken, freshly ground
2 tablespoons celery, minced
2 tablespoons yellow onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons bread crumbs, finely ground
1/2 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning, i prefer tony chachere’s
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, i prefer frank’s
1 large egg, just the white
THE COATING
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, finely ground
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- sauces, for dipping

How To Make party essentials: baked cajun chicken poppers

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

CHICKEN BITES
Step 3

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

Chef’s Note: If you don’t want to grind your own chicken, then get a pound of pre-ground at the market.
Step 5

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.
Step 6

In a large bowl add all the ingredients for the chicken bites, and gently combine.
Step 7

THE COATING
Step 8

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 9

Combine the parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs in a bowl or tray.
Step 10

Chef’s Tip: I like to add a bit of cajun seasoning to the mixture… just to give them a little extra kick.
Step 11

Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 360f (180c).
Step 12

Take about 1.5 ounces (40g) of the chicken mixture, and form into a ball.
Step 13

Chef’s Note: You should have enough to make about 12 - 14 balls.
Step 14

Roll in the bread crumb/parmesan mixture and thoroughly coat.
Step 15

Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and repeat for the other chicken balls.
Step 16

Chef's Tip: If you have a rack for your baking sheet, use it.
Step 17

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.
Step 18

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 19

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
Step 20

Serve by themselves or with your favorite dips. Enjoy.
Step 21

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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