Cheesy Chicken Dippers
Crispy, golden, and oozing with melted cheddar, these Cheesy Chicken Dippers are the ultimate bite-sized comfort food! Perfectly seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic powder, paprika, and pepper, these tender chicken strips are stuffed with gooey cheese, coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust, and fried to perfection. Ideal for a family dinner, game day snack, or party appetizer, these dippers are quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and pair beautifully with a variety of dipping sauces like ranch, barbecue, or marinara. With their irresistible combination of textures and flavors, these cheesy delights are sure to be the star of your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 150 grams Cheddar cheese
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 150 grams Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
Instructions
Start by slicing the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1-inch wide and 3-4 inches long.
Grate the Cheddar cheese and set it aside.
Place the chicken strips on a clean cutting board. Make a small slit in the middle of each strip to create a pocket, being careful not to cut through the entire piece.
Stuff each chicken pocket with a pinch of grated Cheddar cheese, gently pressing the edges to seal it in.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with whisked eggs, and a final one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Dredge each cheese-stuffed chicken strip in the flour, then dip it into the whisked eggs, and finally coat it thoroughly with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium heat until it reaches about 175°C (350°F).
Carefully place the breaded chicken dippers into the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the dippers are golden brown and cooked through, with the cheese melted inside.
Remove the dippers with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch, barbecue, or marinara.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 510.6 g | 655% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.9 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 284.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 765 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 6244 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.2 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 178.9 g | 358% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 728 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 713 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
