Chicks in a Blanket

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Chicks in a Blanket are a fun twist on pigs in a blanket! Breaded chicken bites stuffed into sweet, fluffy crescent rolls for a fun snack or appetizer!

A 5-INGREDIENT SNACK

Chicks in a Blanket are a fun little snack-atizer. They’re super quick to make, easy to clean up and I love the fact that you can make these ahead of time and just bake them up when you’re ready to serve them. They’re great for both kids and adults (so good that you may want to make a double batch!)

Close up looking at a few Chicks in a Blanket.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What are Chicks in a Blanket?

A fun little twist on pigs in a blanket but with chicken. Chicks in a Blanket are cooked chicken bites wrapped in crescent rolls, baked, then brushed with a sweet butter sauce.

Do I have to use the Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Bites?

You can use other brands, but I prefer this one because the chicken isn’t greasy. I also love how tender and flavorful the chicken is. But obviously, use what you prefer.

Can I cut this recipe in half?

Yes, you can definitely cut this recipe in half.

Do I have to add the sauce?

You do not have to put the sauce on top, but I really love its flavor, and it adds a nice, light sweetness that really complements the chicken. If you like the chicken breakfast rolls at Chick-Fil-A, that is what I would compare these to.

What should I serve with Chicks in a Blanket?

There are lots of ways you can serve these: as breakfast, a snack, an appetizer or make them a whole meal. So it depends on how you’re serving them. I don’t think they need any dipping sauce but you could maybe go with honey mustard or BBQ sauce if you really want a dip.

How do I store the leftovers?

You can keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days. They are best served immediately. You can keep them warm by placing them in a crockpot on the warm setting.

A small serving bowl full of Chicks in a Blanket.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)

crescent rolls – you can use any brand of crescent rolls or make Homemade Crescent Rolls.
Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Bites – these are my favorite as they have so much flavor and the chicken always has a nice crunch and not greasy. If some of the pieces are too big, you could use a knife to cut them. Or you can make your own Homemade Chicken Nuggets.
butter – you can use salted or unsalted butter
honey – The honey helps give these that nice little sheen on top.
light brown sugar – make sure you use light brown sugar instead of dark brown sugar.

Chicken nuggets, crescent rolls, honey, brown sugar, and butter.

HOW TO MAKE CHICKS IN A BLANKET:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Remove the chicken from the freezer. Set aside for 15 minutes. Unroll the crescent rolls and cut each triangle in half (longways so you have two triangles instead of one.) Place a piece of chicken at the wide end of the crescent-roll triangle, then roll it up toward the tip.

Crescent roll dough with a pizza cutter being rolled up with chicken nuggets inside.

Place on a baking sheet and bake on the middle oven rack for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. You may need to use a large baking sheet and a smaller baking sheet. You could also bake this in two batches.

Chicken nuggets wrapped in crescent dough on a sheet pan and baked Chicks in a Blanket.

To a bowl, add the butter, honey, and brown sugar. Mix until fully combined. Set aside.

Honey, melted butter, and brown sugar being mixed in a bowl.

Use a pastry brush to coat them with the sauce.

A pastry brush brushing honey butter on Chicks in a Blanket.

Then enjoy!

A small stack of plates with Chicks in a Blankets.

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Chicks in a Blanket

Your favorite chicken nuggets wrapped in crescent rolls with honey butter.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 18

Inactive Time: 15

Total Time: 43

Servings:

Author: Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

▢ 2 (8 ounce) tube crescent rolls
▢ 24 ounce Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Bites
▢ 3 Tablespoons butter, melted (can use salted or unsalted)
▢ 3 Tablespoons honey
▢ 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, packed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
Remove 24 ounce Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Bites from the freezer. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Unroll 2 (8 ounce) tube crescent rolls and cut each triangle in half (longways so you have two triangles instead of one.)
Place a piece of chicken at the wide end of the crescent-roll triangle, then roll it up toward the tip.
Place on a baking sheet and bake on the middle oven rack for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. You may need to bake these in two batches.
To a bowl, add 3 Tablespoons butter, melted, 3 Tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, packed. Mix until fully combined. Set aside.
Use a pastry brush to coat them with the sweet butter sauce then enjoy!

Notes

Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
This makes 32 Chicks in a Blanket.

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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