Chicken balls with mozzarella
6 servings
60 minutes
Chicken balls with mozzarella are a true delight of Italian cuisine, embodying the tenderness of chicken fillet, aromatic spices, and gooey cheese. This dish is perfect for warm family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. The recipe's origins lie in Italians' love for simple yet flavorful dishes. The crispy coating hides a juicy filling while the mozzarella melts inside, creating a delightful contrast of textures. Serving with a spicy sauce, whether tomato or garlic, reveals a rich palette of flavors. These appetizing balls can be a wonderful snack or the main treat on your table, accompanying salads or pasta. An ideal combination of simplicity and gastronomic sophistication that will leave no one indifferent.
1
Pre-bake the chicken fillet in the oven. It should be bland. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Chicken fillet: 3 pieces
2
Take out the chicken fillet, place it in a bowl, and shred it with a fork into small pieces (do not cut!).
3
Add to the chicken fillet: eggs, flour, cheese, green onion, paprika, rosemary, garlic pepper, salt, ground black pepper.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Wheat flour: 30 g
- Mozzarella cheese: 175 g
- Green onions: 50 g
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Rosemary: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
4
Mix everything thoroughly.
5
Place the breadcrumbs in a separate container.
- Breadcrumbs: 150 g
6
Form balls from the mixture obtained, trying to make them small, weighing 30-40 grams.
7
Coat the balls in breadcrumbs.
8
Place in a preheated pan with about 200 ml of oil.
9
Roast for 3 minutes.
10
Serve with any sauce.