Description
Chicks in a Blanket are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring lightly breaded chicken breast bites wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, baked until golden brown, and coated with a sweet honey butter glaze. Perfect for parties, game days, or a tasty snack that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 24 ounces Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Bites (thawed for 15 minutes)
Dough
- 2 (8 ounce) tubes crescent rolls
Honey Butter Glaze
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted (can use salted or unsalted)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a large baking sheet by spraying it lightly with nonstick cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Thaw chicken bites: Remove the 24 ounces of Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Bites from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to slightly thaw, which helps with wrapping.
- Prepare crescent dough: Unroll both tubes of crescent rolls. Cut each crescent triangle in half lengthwise, so each original triangle becomes two smaller triangles.
- Wrap chicken bites: Place one piece of the chicken bite at the wide end of each crescent triangle. Carefully roll the dough up toward the pointed end, fully enclosing the chicken bite.
- Bake: Arrange the wrapped chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the middle rack of the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through. You may need to bake in batches depending on the size of your baking sheet.
- Make honey butter glaze: In a bowl, combine the melted butter, honey, and light brown sugar. Mix well until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Glaze and serve: When the chicks in a blanket come out of the oven, use a pastry brush to generously coat each piece with the honey butter glaze. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use either salted or unsalted butter depending on your preference for the honey butter glaze.
- If you want a spicier twist, add a dash of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the glaze.
- The chicken bites should be slightly thawed but still cool to ensure the crescent dough does not become soggy before baking.
- This recipe is great for freezing before baking—assemble the chicks in a blanket, freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Bake directly from frozen by adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce for extra flavor.
