Chicken Treat Bites (Printable Version)

Tender chicken bites mixed with cheddar, veggies, and herbs create a savory, protein-packed snack.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & Dairy

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely chopped or shredded
02 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1 large egg

→ Vegetables & Flavorings

04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
05 - 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Binders

11 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free optional)
12 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cheddar cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, and parsley.
03 - Add the egg, Greek yogurt, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll each into a ball. Arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the bites are golden and firm. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're so simple you can make them one-handed while mentally planning your week.
  • High protein hits different when they taste this good and take barely any effort.
  • One batch feeds a crowd, satisfies hunger, and somehow feels like real food instead of a snack hack.
02 -
  • Don't pack the mixture too tight or they'll be dense; mix just until combined and let them be slightly loose and tender.
  • If your first batch spreads too much, your mixture is too wet—add a tablespoon more breadcrumbs and try again.
  • They freeze beautifully raw, so you can scoop and freeze a batch, then bake straight from frozen with just 5 extra minutes.
03 -
  • Use a small ice cream scoop to portion them evenly—it takes the thinking out of it and ensures they bake at the same rate.
  • Don't skip the parchment paper; it changes the cleanup situation from annoying to nonexistent, and the bottoms brown more evenly.

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