Crunchy Chicken Cheese Balls

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken (Cut into large square cubes)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (Cut into cubes for stuffing)
• salt (To taste, for seasoning the chicken)
• black pepper (To taste, for seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp paprika powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (For the batter)
• 0.333 cup cornstarch (For the batter)
• 0.333 cup water (For the batter)
• 1 egg (For the batter)
• salt (To taste, for the batter)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the batter)
• 1 cup corn flakes (Crushed into small pieces for coating)
• oil (For frying)

Steps

1. 1

   Make a small slit in the center of each chicken cube with a knife.

2. 2

   Stuff each slit with a cube of mozzarella cheese.

3. 3

   Season the stuffed chicken with salt, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly so the seasoning coats the chicken evenly.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, water, egg, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Whisk the batter until it is smooth and thick.

6. 6

   Place the corn flakes in a separate dish and crush them into small pieces.

7. 7

   Coat each seasoned, cheese-stuffed chicken cube in the wet batter.

8. 8

   Transfer the battered chicken to the crushed corn flakes and coat it evenly on all sides.

9. 9

   Heat oil in a pan until hot.

10. 10

    Carefully place the coated chicken balls into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry 3–4 at a time.

11. 11

    Cook over medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is crispy and golden brown.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of frying oil, the pan type, or a target internal temperature. Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before serving.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• fried
• crispy
• chicken
• cheese
• cornflake-coated
• family-friendly