Muffin Tin Chef
101 Savory Snacks, Adorable Appetizers, Enticing Entrees & Delicious Desserts
By
Matt Kadey
Muffin Tin Chef features 101 recipes and 65 mouth-watering color photos that will help you create miniature versions of your favorite treats.
With faster baking times, smaller portion sizes, and a tasty appearance to keep guests impressed, these scrumptious bites are perfect as finger foods, kids’ party snacks or unique dinner treats.
Today, author and registered dietician Matt Kadey is sharing one of his popular recipes from the book! Check out his Two-Cheese Smoky Chicken Cups!
Two-Cheese Smoky Chicken Cups
The smoky heat from the chipotle chiles really turns things up a notch. Sour cream provides some cooling relief for guests who are heat sensitive. Look for canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce in the Latin section of your grocer. It’s such a versatile flavor booster and a little goes a long way, so it’s one of those items worth ordering online if you can’t find it locally.
Serves 6 to 12
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or finely diced
3 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
½ cup finely chopped tomatoes, seeded and diced
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
24 wonton wrappers
grapeseed or canola oil, as needed
⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 3 ounces)
⅔ cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
juice of ½ lime
salt and pepper
Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, green onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, apple cider vinegar, chipotle chile, and salt and pepper to taste. With a pastry brush, lightly coat both sides of the wonton wrappers with oil. Press the wrappers into 24 mini muffin cups, making sure the bottoms are as flat as possible. Place a small amount of mozzarella cheese in each cup. Top with the chicken mixture and then the cheddar cheese. Bake until the wonton wrappers are golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool for several minutes before unmolding.
In a small bowl, stir the together sour cream, lime zest, and lime juice. Serve alongside the chicken cups.
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