Chicken Parm Bites Stuffed with Mozzarella
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Author Notes: These cute little chicken parm appetizers are always a hit at parties! I use a ground chicken mixture to encase the little mozzarella balls and then coat the balls in panko so they are crispy on the outside like chicken parm. Then I serve the meatballs with a marinara dipping sauce - yum! - Kerstin
Serves 16
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 1/4 cup panko
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 16 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/2 cup of your favorite marinara sauce
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a small skillet and sauté shallots for 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and sauté one additional minute.
- Lightly mix together shallots, ground chicken, 1/4 cup panko, oregano, basil, and salt in a large bowl. Carefully encase each mozzarella ball evenly with ground chicken mixture and then roll each ball in remaining 1 cup panko until evenly coated. Place balls on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 350˚F or until chicken is cooked through. Place a toothpick in each ball and serve alongside the marinara sauce. Makes 8 servings.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best One-Bite Party Snack
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Open House Dish
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Mozzarella
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Meatballs
Tags: entertaining
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about 1 month ago Aliciag
Mine only made thirteen due to having to pack on the meat to get it to stays round the mozzerella ball I would suggest making two batches
over 2 years ago Erin K
I am excited to try these for a superbowl party that I am having. I thought it was going to be a frying recipe and when I saw that you bake them I was happily surprised. Now I don't have to be over the stove and I can enjoy the party and the commercials! Thanks!
over 2 years ago Kerstin
I hope you enjoy them!!
over 2 years ago Threemealsaday
Great concept.
almost 3 years ago HealthyChef7
Thank you for a great recipe! I made these tonight for dinner and served them over whole wheat pasta, what a fun take on spaghetti and meatballs!
almost 3 years ago Kerstin
I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know :) I need to try serving them over pasta too!
almost 3 years ago lastnightsdinner
These make me smile - I'm a huge fan of playful preparations like this. It's like a delicious party in your mouth!
almost 3 years ago littleclove
Yummy! What a great idea, thank you!
almost 3 years ago healthierkitchen
What fun! These sound great.
almost 3 years ago dymnyno
This sounds like a keeper! I would probably not use toothpicks , however....someone might swallow it it a rush to eat this treat!
almost 3 years ago lapadia
Love your appetizer idea...thanks for sharing it!