Description
Delicious Parmesan Cloud Chicken Bombs are a light, fluffy, and savory treat perfect for a flavorful meal or snack. Featuring airy cloud bread rounds filled with a juicy, seasoned chicken and melted Parmesan cheese mixture, these bombs offer a delightful combination of textures and rich flavors. This recipe is easy to prepare, combining baking and stovetop cooking for a satisfying dish that’s sure to impress.
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 such as thyme or oregano, for extra flavor
- Nutritional yeast, for a dairy-free option
- Vegan cream cheese substitute, for a dairy-free option
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cloud bread and the assembled chicken bombs.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a mixing bowl, beat the 3 egg whites until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and airy texture for the cloud bread.
- Mix Yolks and Cream Cheese: In a separate bowl, blend the 3 egg yolks with 1/2 cup cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold Mixtures: Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the yolk and cream cheese mixture until fully combined without deflating the airiness.
- Form Cloud Rounds: Spread the combined batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet into round shapes to create cloud bread bases.
- Bake Cloud Bread: Bake for 15-20 minutes until the rounds turn golden and fluffy, then remove from the oven.
- Prepare Chicken: While baking, season the bite-sized chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink and golden.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese into the cooked chicken, letting it melt and blend with the chicken.
- Assemble Bombs: Place a spoonful of the cheesy chicken mixture onto each cloud bread round, then fold the edges over to form a pouch.
- Final Bake: Return the assembled chicken bombs to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Sprinkle extra Parmesan or fresh herbs on top for added flavor before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Ensure the egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks to achieve the cloud bread’s fluffy texture.
- Do not overmix when folding egg whites into yolk mixture to maintain airiness.
- You can add dried herbs like thyme or oregano into the chicken mixture for an aromatic twist.
- This recipe yields 4 servings, perfect for a light lunch or snack.
