Description
Cheesy Crispy Chicken Rolls are a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with gooey cheese and optionally ham, all coated in a crispy breadcrumb layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (butterflied & pounded thin)
- 6–8 cheese sticks (mozzarella, cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese)
- 4 slices deli ham or turkey (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra crunch)
- Oil for deep frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts lengthwise to make thin cutlets. Place each cutlet between parchment and pound lightly to even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Roll & Stuff: Place a slice of ham (if using) on each chicken piece. Add a cheese stick in the center. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Bread the Rolls: Dredge chicken rolls in flour. Dip into beaten eggs. Coat in panko breadcrumbs (mixed with Parmesan if using). For extra crunch, repeat egg + breadcrumb step once more.
- Fry or Bake: Fry: Heat oil to 175°C (350°F). Fry rolls for 5–6 minutes, turning until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Bake (lighter option): Place rolls on a baking tray, spray with oil, and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, until crispy and cooked through.
- Serve: Slice into halves to reveal the cheesy center. Serve hot with marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli for dipping.
Notes
- For a healthier option, baking is recommended.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg