Keto Cheddar Chicken Bites

These Keto Cheddar Chicken Bites are very delicious and satisfying snacks. These bites are made with a combination of chicken, cheese, eggs, almond flour, and seasoning, and these ingredients are very simple and easily available in supermarkets. We can pair the buffalo sauce and ranch sauce with these bites for the flavorful combo, but watch out for carbs. These Keto Cheddar Chicken Bites are so tasty that even people not following the keto diet and kids will like these bites. We can also prepare the dairy-free bites and add the dairy-free cheese for this purpose.

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STATS:

• Serving size: 3-4 bites
• Cook time: 20 mints.
• Calories: 150 kcal
• Cuisine: American
• Total time: 30 mints.
• Prep time: 10 mints.
• Course: Appetizer / Snack
• Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
• Serving: 6 servings

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Oven

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups cooked chicken
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup almond flour
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. onion powder
• ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp. parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN:

• We have to use the cooked and shredded chicken to prepare these bites.

SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE:

• We add the sharp cheese to provide the strong flavor of cheese in these snacks.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• We use the almond flour to provide the structure and shape in these bites.

EGGS:

• These are included in the batter so that these bites are not fallen apart.

SPICES:

• We use the garlic & onion seasoning and paprika to provide the smoky flavor in these bites.

SALT & PEPPER:

• It is used to provide the flavor in the dish.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We can warm up the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Then we can apply the baking paper to the pan.
3. Take a large dish and add chicken, cheddar, almond flour, egg, and spices, and mix them to combine.
4. Then we can prepare even-sized bite-sized balls.
5. We put these balls on a pan at some distance and bake for eighteen minutes.
6. Now we can garnish the balls with parsley and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Keto-friendly ranch sauce or buffalo sauce is use as a dip with these bites.
• We can pair these balls with celery sticks for a wings-style platter.
• Add these balls to the lettuce wraps to have a light lunch.
• Serve these balls alongside a keto soup or salad.
• We can also place these balls on a charcuterie-style keto snack board.
• You can drizzle some hot sauce for the additional spice.

TIPS:

• We can use the shredded cheese to bind the balls perfectly.
• You can cool down the mixture before binding if it is soft.
• We can make these for meal prep purposes also.
• You can add chopped jalapeños to prepare the spicy balls.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put these balls in the sealed box and store them for four days.

FREEZER:

• We can freeze these balls on the sheet and then put them in the bag for two months.

FAQs:

Can I prepare these balls with the can of chicken?

• We can prepare these chicken balls, but we have to drain the water and shred the chicken.

Will we prepare these balls in the air fryer?

• We can prepare these balls in the air-fryer at 375 degrees F for twelve minutes.

Can I prepare these balls dairy-free?

• We can prepare these balls dairy-free and use the dairy-free cheese, but the texture will be different.

Will I have to include the cooked chicken to make these bites?

• Yes, the chicken should be pre-cooked before mixing.

Is there any alternative of almond flour?

• We can add coconut flour or pork rinds as an alternative of this flour.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 150 kcal
Protein: 17g
Total carbs: 2g
Calcium: 150mg
Iron: 0.8mg
Vitamin A: 200 IU
Sodium: 320mg
Fiber: 1g
Potassium: 180mg
Net Carbs: 1g
Serving size: 3-4 bites
Fat: 8g