These low carb keto appetizers feature chicken, cheese, sun-dried tomato, and basil wrapped in crispy pepperoni. YUM!
Pepperoni Chicken Bites (Chick-a-Roni)
I don't know about you, but I've sort of got a thing for the pepperoni and cheese that gets a little extra crispy on a pizza. It is hard to resist picking those delectable morsels off, when a pizza sort of drools off the edge of it's crust Frankly, I don't even try to resist. It would be futile. Now crust and sauce are nice too, but when you are trying to drop a few pounds I have this theory that paring it down to what you're REALLY craving and going straight for it with precision targeted accuracy will get you over it, so you can move on.
Nope this isn't low fat, nor low in calories. It is low in carbs and high in protein though, so you'll feel satisfied and if you figure that most of grease will end out in the pan instead of soaking into your pizza you may start to see this as bordering on diet food yourself.
Anyway enough of the diet or not diet self debate, these wee pepperoni purses each lovingly cradle a bite sized chuck of chicken, a sliver of sun-dried tomato, a couple basil leaves and a matchstick of sharp cheddar. Bite sized heaven on a stick. Nosh on them as is, slosh em' around in warm marinara, plop on top of a salad or over some pasta... whateva'. Yum!
Wha'?? Don't even tell me she is trying to pass this pepperoni wrapped chicken off as some sort of diet food. The chick has finally gone completely off her rocker.
Keto Appetizer
If you are on a ketogenic diet these pepperoni wrapped chicken bites are perfect Keto Appetizers! I created the recipe before the keto diet took off. Since then it has become very popular with those following the diet.
Eat them just as they are right off the stick or serve with a low carb marinara sauce or try them with my Keto Yum Yum sauce! Dunking them on some queso dip would also be quite yummy!
More Easy Keto Recipes
- Keto Chicken Salad Recipe
- BBQ Bacon Wrapped Keto Chicken Wings
- Lemon Baked Cod, Keto recipe
- Keto Churros
Chick-a-Roni Skewers - Keto Appetizer Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound of chicken breasts or tenders trimmed
- 4 oz. block sharp cheddar
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ pound pepperoni sandwich size
- large bunch of basil
- **optional** Marinara sauce for dunking
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite size chunks.
- Cut off ¼ inch slices of the cheddar, then cut each slice into 4-5 narrow sticks.
- Slice the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Place a sliver of sun-dried tomato on each large slice of pepperoni, then put chunk of chicken over it.
- Tuck piece of cheese against chicken on one side, then lay a basil leaf or two on top.
- Roll the chicken up in the pepperoni. Poke skewer through starting at the lose end of pepperoni, and right through.
- Skewer as you roll them*, and lay out on baking sheet.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes. Then remove and drain from oil.
- Serve warm, with marinara if you like.
Notes
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Liz says
So with you about the crispy pieces on pizza. I'd like to try this with ham!!!
Kathleen says
Yum! Wish I had some of these right now. Would also be tasty with bacon I imagine.
Mellisa says
These look so good! I am going to the store today so I may have to grab the ingredients to make this.
Jennifer says
this is so cute and such a great idea.
LyndaS says
They look good, but I am not a big fan of pepperoni. I wonder if there is something else that I could use for the wrap....
Melissa says
Salami, prosciutto, ham maybe
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
That does look heavenly!
Donna says
I love pepperoni! Love it! And would never have thought to do this... but will now! 🙂
Jennifer H says
What a neat idea! I think my whole family would love this.
Kira says
This is going in my recipe book, i love the simplicity of it. Thanks for sharing.
Dianna @ oyveyaday says
Oh my - that sounds delicious. Definitely not "healthy," but a treat like this every now and then can still be a part of a healthy diet!
Kelly Stilwell says
Yum! I needed a new appetizer recipe! Thanks!
Leah says
Oooh this looks yummy!! I bet my kids would eat this!!
Faythe @ GrammyMouseTails says
does the chicken really cook that fast? looks yumy. a quick snack on a stick!
Robin Gagnon says
Yes, it does. The oven is at a blazin' 450 of course.
Nicole @ Some Call It Natural says
I am SO trying this! And, I LOVE it when the pepperoni is crispy on my pizza! 🙂
Marianna says
I am totally making these this weekend. Looks delicious.
Autumn Reo says
I bet those are so good. I have the taste of pizza in my mouth now.
Tonya {The Traveling Praters} says
Oh my goodness, do those look amazing! Definitely need to try them.
Nicole Robinson @TheBookWormMama says
Crispy pepperonis are awesome, but you had to step it up even more. I’ve got some skewers in the pantry that are crying out for this.
Rachel Young says
These look awesome!!!
Karen says
Jim and I love things on a stick. We have been doing lots of stuff on the grill on sticks this summer. This looks so good, pizza without a gluten crust. Yum!
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
These look so good, I wonder how they would be with salami as opposed to pepperoni.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Those look like something my fiance' would love.
Jennifer The Quirky Momma says
I'm with you, crispy pepperoni is the best way to have it. I've sort of given up meat for now, but my kids have not. They would love this!
tricia Night Owl Mama says
what a fabulous party serve dish. that sounds delicious
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
These would be a perfect appetizer for a barbecue. I bet the flavor combination is delicious.