Savory Chicken Bites

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• dash thyme leaves, crushed
• 1 cup minced cooked chicken
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimiento, drained
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) crescent rolls
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional

Combine cream cheese, lemon juice, basil, salt, thyme; mix until well blended. Stir in chicken, celery, and pimiento; mix well.

Separate dough into eight rectangles, firmly pressing the perforations to seal. Spread cream cheese mixture over each rectangle, leaving 1/2-inch uncovered on one long edge. Roll up, starting with the long edge which has cream cheese right to the edge; seal edges. Brush rolls with egg; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut each roll into 4 portions. Place chicken bites, seam side down, on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Makes 32 chicken appetizers.