Description
Deliciously crispy on the outside and gooey with cheese on the inside, these cheesy chicken balls are perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Take a small portion of the mixture and place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center.
- Form the mixture around the cheese into a ball, sealing the cheese inside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken balls until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce. You can also bake them at 375°F for 20 minutes for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken balls, appetizer, snack, fried chicken, mozzarella