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Chicken Parm Bites Stuffed with Mozzarella

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Kerstin's 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...
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!

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Serves 16

1 tablespoon olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup chopped shallots Ask a question about this ingredient

2 garlic cloves, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

1 pound ground chicken Ask a question about this ingredient

1 1/4 cup panko Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon dried oregano Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon dried basil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient

16 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini) Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup of your favorite marinara sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

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.
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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.
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10 Comments on Chicken Parm Bites Stuffed with Mozzarella

Erin K added about 1 year ago

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!