Chicken Parm Bites

    It's cheesy nugget overload.

    by Greg P. Gleason, Tasty, Bry Duca

    Chicken Parm Bites

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    INGREDIENTS

    Servings: 2-3

    1 pound chicken tenders

    1 ball mozzarella cheese

    2 cups panko bread crumbs

    1 tablespoon garlic powder

    1 tablespoon dried basil

    1 tablespoon dried parsley

    1 tablespoon salt

    ½ cup flour

    2 eggs

    Oil to fry

    1 cup marinara sauce

    PREPARATION

    1. Cut the chicken tenders into 1.5-inch pieces.

    2. Take a knife and carefully cut a hole into the chicken tenders. Make sure to not cut all the way to the other side.

    3. Stuff the holes with mozzarella cheese.

    4. Add garlic powder, dried basil, dried parsley, and salt to the panko bread crumbs.

    5. Batter the chicken in flour, egg, then panko bread crumb mixture.

    6. Add around 1-inch of oil to a pan and heat until around 350˚F/175˚C.

    7. Fry the chicken on both sides until fully cooked and golden brown.

    8. Serve with marinara sauce and garnish with more parmesan cheese. Enjoy!