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Cottage-Cheese-Parmesan-Firecracker-Chicken-Recipe

Cottage Cheese Parmesan Firecracker Chicken

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Cottage Cheese Parmesan Firecracker Chicken features tender chicken coated in a flavorful cottage cheese-Parmesan blend. It’s an easy, healthy option for a satisfying dinner that’s sure to please everyone’s taste buds.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, blend together cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Add the cubed chicken to the mixture and stir until each piece is well coated.
  4. Drizzle vegetable oil over the chicken cubes, then arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the surfaces are golden brown.

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Notes

For a spicier kick, add some cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred, as they tend to be more flavorful.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 41g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg