Crispy Mozzarella Chicken Sticks
Ground chicken mixed with melted mozzarella, breaded, and pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside with gooey cheese inside. Ready in 12 minutes—perfect finger food or snack.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground chicken
- 3 oz mozzarella, cut into 6 small chunks
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan, grated
- ¼ tsp each salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground chicken, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
- 2
Divide chicken into 6 equal portions, flatten each, place a mozzarella chunk in the center, then roll and shape into a stick.
- 3
Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan in a shallow bowl.
- 4
Roll each chicken stick in the breadcrumb mixture, coating evenly on all sides.
- 5
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 6
Pan-fry sticks 4 minutes total, turning frequently, until golden brown and cooked through.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- shallow bowl
- 10-inch non-stick skillet
- cooking spoon or spatula
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