Post by @meghanmerrigan

I lost 60 lbs eating things like this on repeat 🤌🏼🍕 These cheese-stuffed pepperoni pizza chicken bites have 21g of protein EACH and are perfect for game day, snacking, or an easy high-protein meal. And THAT CHEESE PULL. 😮‍💨🧀 @Quest Nutrition Pepperoni Pizza Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Bites 🍕🧀 Cheesy, crispy, packed with protein & perfect for game day or an easy meal! Makes 10 | Serving size: 2 INGREDIENTS • 1 lb 92/8 ground chicken • 1 egg • 1 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder & oregano • Salt & pepper, to taste (I use adobo instead of salt) • 1 heaping tsp fresh basil, chopped • 2 oz lite shredded mozzarella • ¼ cup grated Parmesan • 24 slices turkey pepperoni, chopped • 5 reduced-fat mozzarella string cheeses, each cut into 4 pieces • 2 bags Quest Pizza Protein Chips, crushed • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan • Cooking spray • Parmesan + basil for garnish, optional • Pizza sauce/marinara for dipping DIRECTIONS Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Combine chicken, egg, seasonings, basil, mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan & pepperoni. Mix until just combined and divide into 10 portions. Form each portion into a ball and make an indentation in the center. Add 2 pieces of string cheese (½ stick total), then form chicken around the cheese, completely enclosing it. Mix crushed Quest chips with 1 tbsp Parmesan. Roll each chicken bite in the coating, gently pressing crumbs on as needed. Lightly spray parchment-lined air-fryer tray with cooking spray. Add chicken bites and lightly spray tops. Air fry at 400°F for 12 min, flip, then cook another 12 min or until chicken reaches 165°F. Garnish with Parmesan + basil and serve with pizza sauce or marinara. I also tried one with pickled jalapeño, hot honey & ranch — SO good. 🤌🏼 CALORIES + MACROS 2 bites: 335 cal | 41g protein | 5g carbs | 17g fat 1 bite: 167 cal | 21g protein | 2g carbs | 8g fat Macros are approximate and don’t include dipping sauce or optional toppings. #HighProteinRecipes #ChickenRecipes #GameDayFood #HealthyComfortFood #MadeByMegRecipes