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Almond-Crusted Chicken Bites with Honey-Mustard Dip

These Almond-Crusted Chicken Bites are crunchy, juicy, and paired perfectly with a creamy honey-mustard dip. A simple, wholesome snack or appetizer everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup roasted and salted almonds whole, crushed
  • 1/2 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt for the honey-mustard dip
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard for the honey-mustard dip
  • 2 teaspoons honey for the honey-mustard dip
  • pinch salt for seasoning chicken and dip

Equipment

  • Food processor or sturdy plastic bag and rolling pin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet or air fryer basket
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Whisk or fork
  • Tongs or fork

Method
 

Prep the Almond Crust
  1. Place your roasted and salted almonds into a food processor and pulse until you get a coarse, crumbly texture—chunky breadcrumbs, not a fine powder. If you don’t have a processor, place almonds in a sturdy plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until desired consistency.
Season and Bind the Chicken
  1. In a medium bowl, lightly season cubed chicken breast with a pinch of salt. Add the egg white and mix well to coat every piece.
Coat the Chicken
  1. Transfer crushed almonds to a shallow dish. Dip each egg-white-coated chicken cube into almonds, pressing gently to cover all sides evenly. Place coated chicken bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake to Perfection
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake chicken bites for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. For extra crispiness, broil 1-2 minutes watching closely.
Mix the Honey-Mustard Dip
  1. While chicken bakes, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Serve warm almond-crusted chicken bites alongside honey-mustard dip. Perfect alone or with salad or steamed veggies.

Notes

  • Press almonds firmly onto chicken to ensure crust sticks well.
  • Bake on a wire rack or use air fryer for extra crispy bites.
  • Store chicken bites and dip separately in airtight containers; reheat chicken in oven to maintain crispiness.