Baked Chicken Bites

I love cooking, but I will admit that sometimes I get frustrated,

especially when I'm trying to get a meal on the table at the same time

every day. This is a recipe that I've adapted to suit several different

menus. The only difference is the seasoning on the chicken and the sides.

I like rice as a side for this recipe. As it cooks, this recipe makes a great

sauce, so good with rice.

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp sea salt (check seasonings for salt content)

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ¼ tsp onion powder

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp seasoning of your choice*

• 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1½ Tbsp of a good olive oil

• 2½ Tbsp butter, cut into cubes (½ Tbsp for greasing dish)

Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease baking dish with ½ Tbsp

butter.

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the first 6 ingredients.

2. Place chicken in the prepared baking dish in a single layer; sprinkle with

the ingredients in Step1. Drizzle with the olive oil and mix together

making sure to coat evenly. Dot with the 2 tablespoons of cubed butter.

3. Bake for 10 minutes; stir; continue baking for another 8 to 10 minutes or

until internal temperature reaches 165°F. For more color, place under a

close broiler for the last 2 minutes.

* You can use taco, teriyaki, Italian, Greek or poultry seasoning. I have also

tried a lemon butter seasoning and it worked great. I used Greek

seasoning for this recipe.

LAURA LEE ALICE
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