These golden, crunchy balls are like inside-out chicken Parmesan: gooey cheese is encased in Italian-seasoned chicken. Marinara is the perfect dipping sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 15 balls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large Dutch oven or pot halfway with oil. Attach a deep-fat fry thermometer on the side. Heat over medium to 350 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, mix together the chicken, Italian seasoning, egg, 1/4 cup panko, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
- Scoop out 2 heaping tablespoons of the chicken mixture and flatten into a 2-inch circle in your hand. Put a mozzarella cube in the center of the circle. Pat the meat mixture around the cheese to encase it in a ball. Set the ball aside on a plate or baking sheet and repeat with the remaining mozzarella and chicken mixture.
- Stir together the Parmesan, remaining 1 cup panko and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- Working one at a time, toss the chicken balls in the panko mixture until they are completely coated, pressings the panko into the ball with your hands to make sure it sticks.
- Fry the balls in batches until deep golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Serve with the marinara for dipping.
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Antonio Hinton
a.hinton50@hotmail.co.ukI've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The chicken parm balls are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The sauce is also delicious.
Imranali Imranali
i-i34@hotmail.frThe chicken parm balls were a bit too greasy for my taste.
Ansarbst Andtx
a_a38@hotmail.comI made these chicken parm balls for my family and they loved them! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly.
Shah awas
shah_awas44@yahoo.comThe chicken parm balls were good, but I thought the breading was a bit too thick.
Teresa Knight
t@hotmail.co.ukI've made these chicken parm balls several times and they're always a hit! They're easy to make and so delicious.
Abraham Forhad
forhad.a@yahoo.comThese chicken parm balls were a bit too dry for my taste.
Nishantha Thilak
n-t@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken parmesan, but these chicken parm balls were really good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.
Ryan Fox
fox@hotmail.comThe chicken parm balls were good, but I thought the sauce was a bit bland.
Manzoir Hussain
mhussain2@yahoo.comThese chicken parm balls were easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the breading was crispy. I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce, and it was a delicious meal.
christian onayo
christianonayo5@hotmail.comI made these chicken parm balls for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Joy Davis
d26@hotmail.frThe chicken parm balls were a bit too salty for my taste.
Riley Moore
riley@yahoo.comThese chicken parm balls were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Xery Maru
m-x42@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of chicken parmesan, but these chicken parm balls were surprisingly good. The breading was crispy and the chicken was juicy and flavorful.
Aaif Khan
k-a42@hotmail.frTried this recipe and the chicken parm balls were a bit dry. I think I might have overcooked them.
Rasika Lalani
rasika.lalani@hotmail.comThese chicken parm balls were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly.
Susan Mulenga
mulenga_susan51@yahoo.comThe chicken parm balls were good, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Kyle Lawson
lawson_kyle12@hotmail.frFollowed the recipe exactly and the chicken parm balls turned out great. They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The sauce was also delicious.
Yoselin Lopez
yl@hotmail.comThese chicken parm balls were amazing! I used panko breadcrumbs and they came out perfectly crispy. The chicken was also very tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Neil Subedi
subedi-neil16@gmail.comNot a fan of the breading. It was too thick and didn't cook evenly. The chicken was also a bit dry.
DoctorNabeel Javed
doctornabeel-javed@gmail.comMade these chicken parm balls for dinner last night and they were a hit! The breading was crispy and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce, and everyone loved them. Will definitely be making these again.