Makes 12 chicken bites (4 servings)
For the Chicken Bites:
* 1 lb 92/8 ground chicken
* 6 oz Light Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
* 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
* 1 large egg
* Oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, adobo all-purpose seasoning (or salt), black pepper, all to taste
* Optional: 2-3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
For Topping:
* 1 cup Trader Joe’s Fat-Free Pizza Sauce (about 2 tbsp per bite total)
* 6 oz Trader Joe’s Light Mozzarella Cheese
* 36 slices Turkey Pepperoni (3 per bite)
Optional Garnish:
* Fresh basil
* Fresh parsley
* Hot honey drizzle
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, adobo seasoning, black pepper, and fresh basil if using. Mix until well combined.
4. Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 muffin cups.
5. Lightly grease the back of a ladle or spoon and press a well into the center of each chicken bite.
6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce into each well.
7. Bake for 25 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and top each chicken bite with another tablespoon of pizza sauce.
9. Divide the remaining mozzarella cheese among the chicken bites, adding a little cheese first, then 3 slices of turkey pepperoni, followed by the remaining cheese.
10. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden brown, and the chicken is fully cooked.
11. Let the chicken bites rest for 5-10 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin.
12. Run a knife around the edges if needed to help release them.
13. Garnish with fresh basil and parsley before serving.
TIP: No muffin tin? Form the mixture into nugget-sized portions and bake them on a greased sheet pan instead.
Per Serving (3 bites)
* Calories: ~405
* Protein: ~52g
* Carbs: ~5g
* Fat: ~19g
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