Monterey Jack Chicken Poppers
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 325kcal
These Monterey Jack Chicken Poppers are a great high protein, kid- friendly, meal prep recipe. They’re super easy to make in just 35 minutes and are great to dip with all your favorite sauces!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 4 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs (18g)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp garlic powder & onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt & paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups seasoned Panko breadcrumbs (128g)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (28g)
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (if baking; see notes for how to fry).
- To a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, shredded cheese, bread crumbs, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and paprika. Mix until combined without over mixing.
- Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape into a small flat cylindrical shape, about 2 inches wide, 1 inch thick. Place on a parchment paper lined sheet and repeat for the rest.
- Set flour, beaten egg, and bread crumbs in three separate shallow dishes.
- Start by rolling each popper in flour—a light dusting is all you need. Next, give it a quick bath in beaten egg, and finally roll it in bread crumbs, pressing them on gently.
- Place chicken poppers on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
NOTES
To fry: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add coated chicken poppers to hot oil in batches, frying until golden and cooked through, 5-6 minutes per side. Drain cooked poppers on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Breadcrumbs: can use regular or Panko breadcrumbs. Using Panko will result in a crispier coating. If using regular breadcrumbs, measure cup for cup (not by grams). I used seasoned, you can also use plain bread crumbs and season yourself.
Dipping sauces: good with ranch dressing, honey mustard, barbeque sauce, ketchup!
TIPS
Avoid overmixing. Mix until just combined to keep tender.
Spray chicken poppers with cooking spray before cooking to get crispier.
Nutrition
Serving: 4chicken poppers | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.8g | Protein: 28.1g | Fat: 11.3g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 856.9mg | Potassium: 237.8mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 2.1g