Description
Delicious Parmesan Cloud Chicken Bombs are light, fluffy cloud bread rounds filled with a flavorful blend of sautéed chicken and melted Parmesan cheese. This recipe combines the airy texture of homemade cloud bread with tender, seasoned chicken bites, perfect for a satisfying and protein-packed snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cloud Bread
- 3 egg whites
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Chicken Filling
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder to taste
- Onion powder to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Ingredients
- Dried herbs (thyme or oregano) for garnish
- Additional Parmesan cheese for topping
- Nutritional yeast for dairy-free option
- Vegan cream cheese substitute for dairy-free option
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cloud bread rounds.
- Beat egg whites: In a mixing bowl, beat 3 egg whites until stiff peaks form, creating a light, airy base.
- Mix yolks and cream cheese: In another bowl, blend 3 egg yolks with 1/2 cup of cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk and cream cheese mixture until fully combined, preserving the fluffy texture.
- Form cloud rounds: Spread the mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping it into small round forms.
- Bake cloud bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the rounds are golden and fluffy.
- Prepare chicken: While the cloud bread bakes, cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and cook the chicken pieces until no longer pink and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese into the cooked chicken, letting it melt and blend with the chicken.
- Assemble bombs: Once the cloud bread rounds are ready, place a generous spoonful of the cheesy chicken mixture onto each round.
- Fold and seal: Fold the edges of each cloud bread round over the filling to create a small pouch or bomb shape.
- Bake assembled bombs: Return the assembled chicken bombs to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs such as thyme or oregano on top for added flavor.
Notes
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Be gentle when folding the egg whites into the yolk mixture to maintain the airy texture of the cloud bread.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through but not overcooked to maintain tenderness.
- These chicken bombs are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Feel free to add your favorite dried herbs directly to the chicken mixture for extra flavor.
