CRISPY CHICKEN MEATBALLS

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 16 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, plus 1 cup for breading
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 pound ground chicken, 50/50 white and dark meat
4 ounces mozzarella, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil, for frying
Marinara, warmed, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the Parmesan, parsley, milk, salt, oregano, pepper flakes, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and 1 egg. Add the chicken and gently stir to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat. Shape the meat mixture into bite-size balls and press a cube of mozzarella in the middle of each, sealing it with the meat around it.
  • Set up a standard breading station: put the flour in one shallow bowl, the remaining 1 cup of breadcrumbs in a separate bowl and the remaining 2 eggs in another separate bowl. Roll each meatball in the flour, then the egg wash, then the breadcrumbs.
  • Fill a medium Dutch oven a third of the way with vegetable oil and place over medium heat. Bring the oil to 350 degrees F using a deep-fry thermometer,
  • Drop in the meatballs a few at a time so as to not lower the temperature, and fry until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with a pinch of salt. Continue with the remaining meatballs. Serve warm with marinara for dipping if desired.

Kwazi Mihle
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These are the best chicken meatballs I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the meatballs are always delicious.


M sarfaraz Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of chicken meatballs, but these were actually really good. The crispy coating and juicy chicken were perfect.


Mohamed Asobhi
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These meatballs are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Yohanes Afework
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I added some chopped onion and garlic to the meatball mixture, and it really enhanced the flavor.


aris gamias
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I didn't have any panko breadcrumbs, so I used regular breadcrumbs instead. The meatballs still turned out great!


Israel Mzungwana
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I thought these meatballs were just okay. They weren't as crispy as I expected, and the flavor was a bit bland.


Jaman Ahmed
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the dipping sauce helped. Overall, they were still pretty good.


Estevan Cordova
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I've tried many chicken meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce is perfect.


Rodgers Ombok
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. The dipping sauce was a great addition.


Fahim Alam Rabbi Chy
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Elizabedi Iremadze
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.


Tmg Sanyog
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.


lwindi muuka
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Abubakar Haussaini
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These chicken meatballs were a hit! The crispy coating and juicy chicken were perfect, and the dipping sauce added a delicious flavor.