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Chicken, Bacon Chipotle Balls

Name: Chicken, Bacon Chipotle Balls
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: bread crumb, for coating; oil, for frying; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2 eggs; ½ cup flour; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon pepper; 7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup chipotle sauce, to taste; 1 tablespoon salt; fresh parsley, chopped

By Tasty50 min12 servings

These bite-sized appetizers are a flavor explosion in your mouth. Juicy and flavorful chicken meatballs are studded with crispy bacon and spicy chipotle peppers, then baked until golden. Served with your favorite dipping sauce, these balls are the spicy addition to any party spread.

Instructions

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!