Easy Walnut Cheese Chicken Appetizer Snack

Bite-sized chunks of tender moist chicken encased in a walnut-cheese coating, won't last long on any appetizer tray. You can make these ahead of time & freeze or bake & serve right away.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 72 chunks

Ingredients

• 6  chicken breasts
• 1  cup  cracker crumb
• 1⁄2 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  finely chopped walnuts
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  garlic clove (minced)
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Cut chicken into 1 inches cubes; this is easier if they're partly frozen.
2. In a small bowl, combine rest of the ingredients except butter.
3. Dip cubes into melted butter, then into crumb mixture.
4. On foil-lined baking sheet arrange pieces 1/2 inch apart.
5. Cover and refrigerate (or freeze in single layer, then package in airtight containers; No need to thaw before baking).
6. Bake, from fresh or frozen, uncovered at 400F for 15 - 20 minute or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Serve hot; if serving to guests then insert toothpicks for easy handling.