Mozzarella Stuffed Chickenballs

INGREDIENTS     

• 1½ pounds ground chicken
• ½ cup grated Parmesan, plus ¼ cup for topping
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, plus ¾ cup for rolling
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 T. roughly chopped basil
• 6 oz. mozzarella cheese, diced into ½-inch cubes
• ¼ cooking oil
• marinara sauce
• salt and pepper  

DIRECTIONS    

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, Parmesan, panko, eggs, shallots, garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and a big pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Form chicken mixture into approximately meatballs adding a cube of mozzarella into each meatball. Roll the meatballs through the remaining ¾ cup of panko seasoning until covered.
4. Place the skillet in the oven to bake for 25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted. Serve garnished with fresh basil.

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