Description
Crispy, cheesy, and flavor-packed Parmesan Cloud Chicken Bombs made with juicy boneless chicken thighs stuffed with a fluffy whipped-Parmesan filling. A comforting, protein-rich dinner that’s keto-friendly, low-carb, and surprisingly easy to make—perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, whip egg whites using a mixer until stiff peaks form (3–5 minutes).
- Mix Filling: Gently fold in Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff Chicken: Lay chicken thighs skin-side down. Add a spoonful of filling to the center, roll/fold, and secure with a toothpick.
- Bake: Place seam-side down on the baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake for 25–30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F and skin is crisp.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks and slice if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture—pre-shredded contains anti-caking agents.
- Don’t over-stuff; too much filling can leak.
- Whip egg whites fully for the signature “cloud” effect.
- Broil the last 2–3 minutes for extra crispy skin.
- Can be prepped up to 24 hours ahead before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken bomb
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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