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Chicken, Bacon Chipotle Balls

by Lucia Plancarte

Ingredients

for 12 servings

  • bread crumb, for coating
  • oil, for frying

Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Ball Mixture

  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup flour (60 g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (10 g), chopped
  • 3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (200 g)
  • ½ cup chipotle sauce (120 mL), to taste
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Garnish

  • fresh parsley, chopped

Nutrition Info

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    Calories 202
    Fat 11g
    Carbs 7g
    Fiber 0g
    Sugar 0g
    Protein 17g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven 200ºC (400ºF).
  2. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, both sides.
  3. Bake the chicken breast for 25 minutes, or until cooked through.
  4. With two forks, shred the chicken.
  5. Add the eggs, flour, rosemary, parsley, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, mozzarella cheese, chipotle sauce, and salt. Mix to combine.
  6. Preheat a pot of oil to 180˚C (350˚F).
  7. Make small balls with the chicken mixture by rolling between your hands. The coat the balls in breadcrumbs.
  8. Fry the balls until golden brown about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil and sprinkle with salt.
  10. Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley.
  11. Enjoy!