Chicken Cheese Balls

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook 1 lb of ground chicken with 1 chopped onion until done. Drain excess fat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1.5 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Cool completely.

2. 2

   Mix cooled chicken with 1 cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup grated cheddar, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 beaten egg.

3. 3

   Shape into 18-20 small balls (1.5 inches). Refrigerate 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Set up breading: ½ cup flour, 2 beaten eggs, 1.5 cups panko. Coat each ball: flour, egg, panko. Press firmly.

5. 5

   Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F. Fry the balls in batches for 3-4 minutes until deep golden. Drain on a wire rack.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce, sriracha mayo, or ketchup. Best within 10 minutes — molten cheese is the appeal.