Easy To Serve Chicken Parmesan Poppers

Easy To Serve Chicken Parmesan Poppers

4.6(140)

Be the hit of the party and feed a hungry crowd with these Chicken Parm Poppers! Everyone will love the crispy breaded outside and cheesy mozzarella inside. The cherry pepper gives it the perfect surprise kick and the marinara sauce on top balances the flavor.

Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
1 hr 10 min
Yield
14 poppers

Ingredients

  • 14 cherry peppers, whole pickled
  • 14 balls mozzarella cheese

Chicken Mixture

  • 1 lb ground chicken (455 g)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (100 g)
  • ¼ cup milk (60 mL)
  • ½ cup bread crumbs (55 g)
  • ¼ medium yellow onion, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Assembly

  • 1 cup bread crumbs (115 g)
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (25 g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
  • canola oil, for frying
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (520 g)
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into quarters
  • fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 329
  • Fat 14g
  • Carbs 29g
  • Fiber 8g
  • Sugar 3g
  • Protein 19g

How to Make It

1. Step
Drain and dry the pickled cherry peppers, then cut off the tops and use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds. Place a mozzarella ball inside of each one.
2. Step
Make the chicken mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, milk, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix well.
3. Step
Take a golf ball-size amount of the chicken mixture and pat it out flat in your palm. Place a stuffed cherry pepper in the center and wrap the chicken mixture around it until completely covered, rolling into a ball. Repeat with the remaining cherry peppers.
4. Step
Chill for 20 minutes.
5. Step
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
6. Step
Prepare for frying: Add the bread crumbs to a medium bowl with the Parmesan, dried parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Beat the eggs in a separate medium bowl. Add the flour to another medium bowl.
7. Step
Toss a chicken meatball in the flour, then coat in the eggs, then roll in the bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
8. Step
Heat a large pan with ¼ inch (6 ml) of canola oil over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 400°F (200˚C).
9. Step
Working in batches, fry the chicken meatballs for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until light golden brown. Once finished, blot dry with paper towels and transfer to a greased baking sheet.
10. Step
Dollop 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce on each ball, then top with a piece of mozzarella cheese.
11. Step
Bake for 8 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75˚C).
12. Step
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
13. Step
Enjoy!

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