Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For Breading and Frying
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 4 cups cooking oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, grated mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and paprika.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined and a cohesive, orange-hued mixture forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Press the chicken mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Place the loaf pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm enough to slice.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
Once firm, remove the chicken mixture from the loaf pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and slice it into individual stick shapes, approximately 1-inch wide and 3-4 inches long.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Prepare your breading station: In one shallow dish, place the beaten eggs for the egg wash. In another shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Take each chicken stick, first dip it into the egg wash, ensuring full coverage, then transfer it to the breadcrumbs, coating thoroughly on all sides. Gently press the breadcrumbs onto the sticks to adhere well. Set aside on a clean plate.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, pour the cooking oil to a depth of about 2-3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Carefully place a few breaded chicken sticks into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to turn them as needed.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 10
Remove the fried sticks from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining sticks.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Serve the Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks hot, optionally with extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For Breading and Frying
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 4 cups cooking oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, grated mozzarella cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and paprika.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined and a cohesive, orange-hued mixture forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Press the chicken mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Place the loaf pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm enough to slice.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
Once firm, remove the chicken mixture from the loaf pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and slice it into individual stick shapes, approximately 1-inch wide and 3-4 inches long.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Prepare your breading station: In one shallow dish, place the beaten eggs for the egg wash. In another shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Take each chicken stick, first dip it into the egg wash, ensuring full coverage, then transfer it to the breadcrumbs, coating thoroughly on all sides. Gently press the breadcrumbs onto the sticks to adhere well. Set aside on a clean plate.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, pour the cooking oil to a depth of about 2-3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Carefully place a few breaded chicken sticks into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to turn them as needed.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 10
Remove the fried sticks from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining sticks.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Serve the Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks hot, optionally with extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.