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.
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
This is such a great idea! I have to bring a heavy appetizer to a meeting next month and this looks like it would definitely work!
Tammy says
I am thinking PERFECT Game Day food fare for this fall!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Robin, this is right up my ally and seriously, I just had pepperoni wrapped around cheese for lunch!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
This sounds SOOOOO yummy!
Colleen says
Totally love these and so adorable!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
Those looks totally delicious! Yum, yum, yum!
Lisa says
This looks amazing!
Jai says
If I saw these at a buffet table I'd make a beeline for 'em!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
These look freaking fantastic!
Anne says
Um, yumm! These look so good! I would totally eat them all!
Maryann says
sounds like a perfect combo to me.
Leilani says
Now this is definitely something our entire family would love, especially my girls! Love that its simple and fun!
Sheri says
I never would have thought of that! It looks yummy.
Jenn says
You are so creative! Just pinned this to try later.
Marcie W. says
What a creative way to satisfy a pizza craving! I can't wait to try them.
Angela says
This is just too clever. The family would eat this up for sure!
Shop with Me Mama says
Oh my gosh YUM!! I want to break through this computer and eat all of those!! Thanks for the recipe!
Stefanie says
They look like little bites of heaven! Yum!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
I LOOOOOOVE the crispy edges! This is a clever idea as usual, Robin.
Lolo says
I must make these! These do look like little bites of heaven.
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
Yes these do look like bites of heaven! Yum!
Shell Feis says
Okay that looks amazing!!
Toni says
This looks really good. I think I am going to try this but change out the pepperoni and cheddar for pruscuitto and fresh mozzarella.
Curt says
Hey, these look really tasty. This is my kinda snack!
Buttoni says
I can't wait to try these. I can't believe the chicken gets done so fast. I might cook at a lower temp and a bit longer when I make them.
Robin Gagnon says
The pieces of chicken are small & the high temp helps keep the chicken moist while pepperoni gets crispy. If you do larger pieces of chicken the lower temp would probably work better.