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Chili Crunch RITZ Bites
Chili Crunch RITZ Bites
Chili crunch adds a bit of spice to these cheesy chicken appetizers. Full of big flavor, but easy on prep using frozen popcorn chicken - they'll be a hit at halftime! What is Chili Crunch? Chili crunch is an oil-packed Asian condiment flavored with chili peppers, onions, garlic and spices. Look for it in the condiment or produce section of larger supermarkets. Serve it over cooked eggs or fish, roasted vegetables or grilled meats, such as chicken or steak.
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Recipe - The Fairway Market Corporate
Ritz cracker toppers
Chili Crunch RITZ Bites
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time5 Minutes
Ingredients
½ lb. frozen popcorn chicken, divided
2½ oz. low-moisture part-skim milk mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 pieces
24 RITZ Crackers
2 Tbsp. chili crunch (see Tip)
1 Tbsp. sliced green onions
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place half the chicken in single layer on microwaveable plate.
  3. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. or just until chicken is warmed.
  4. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  5. Cut chicken into 24 pieces.
  6. Place crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with cheese and chicken.
  7. Bake 5 min. or until chicken is heated through and cheese is melted. Top with chili crunch and onions.

 

Tips

  1. Substitute Substitute chipotle mayonnaise or cherry pepper hoagie spread for the chili crunch. Or, substitute your favorite spicy sauce, such as Thai sweet chili sauce, gochujang or sambal oelek (garlic chili paste) for the chili crunch.
  2. Substitute Prepare recipe using 12 cooked chicken nuggets, cut in half; or 8 cooked breaded chicken tenders, cut into thirds.
Nutritional Information

per Serving: 130 Calories, 8 g Total Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 0 g

Trans Fat, 35 mg Cholesterol, 270 mg Sodium, 8 g Total Carbohydrate, 0 g Dietary

Fiber, 2g Total Sugars (Includes 2 g Added Sugars), 7 g Protein

15 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings

Shop Ingredients

Makes 8 servings
½ lb. frozen popcorn chicken, divided
Perdue Popcorn Chicken, 26 oz.
Perdue Popcorn Chicken, 26 oz.
$11.99$0.46/oz
2½ oz. low-moisture part-skim milk mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 pieces
Biazzo Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, 16 oz
Biazzo Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, 16 oz
$6.99$0.44/oz
24 RITZ Crackers
Nabisco Ritz The Original Crackers, 13.7 oz
Nabisco Ritz The Original Crackers, 13.7 oz
On Sale! Limit 4
$3.96 was $4.99$0.29/oz
2 Tbsp. chili crunch (see Tip)
Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp, 6 oz
Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp, 6 oz
$11.99$2.00/oz
1 Tbsp. sliced green onions
Organic Scallions, 1 each
Organic Scallions, 1 each
$1.69

Nutritional Information

per Serving: 130 Calories, 8 g Total Fat, 3 g Saturated Fat, 0 g

Trans Fat, 35 mg Cholesterol, 270 mg Sodium, 8 g Total Carbohydrate, 0 g Dietary

Fiber, 2g Total Sugars (Includes 2 g Added Sugars), 7 g Protein

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place half the chicken in single layer on microwaveable plate.
  3. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. or just until chicken is warmed.
  4. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  5. Cut chicken into 24 pieces.
  6. Place crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with cheese and chicken.
  7. Bake 5 min. or until chicken is heated through and cheese is melted. Top with chili crunch and onions.

 

Tips

  1. Substitute Substitute chipotle mayonnaise or cherry pepper hoagie spread for the chili crunch. Or, substitute your favorite spicy sauce, such as Thai sweet chili sauce, gochujang or sambal oelek (garlic chili paste) for the chili crunch.
  2. Substitute Prepare recipe using 12 cooked chicken nuggets, cut in half; or 8 cooked breaded chicken tenders, cut into thirds.