Ingredients (8–10 sticks)
Chicken Layer
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
- 2 tbsp buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (adds protein & creaminess)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Cheese Center
- 6–8 mozzarella sticks (cut in half)
Coating
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or crushed cornflakes for extra crunch)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or protein powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Optional Dip
- Ranch dressing
- Greek yogurt + ranch seasoning (higher protein option)
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken mixture
In a bowl mix:
- shredded chicken
- buffalo sauce
- Greek yogurt
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt and pepper
Stir until the chicken is fully coated.
2. Form the sticks
- Take a small amount of buffalo chicken mixture.
- Wrap it around half a mozzarella stick.
- Press tightly so the cheese is completely covered.
- Repeat until all sticks are formed.
3. Coat the sticks
Prepare 3 bowls:
1️⃣ Flour bowl
2️⃣ Egg bowl (beaten egg)
3️⃣ Breadcrumb bowl (panko + parmesan + paprika)
Coating process:
- Roll stick in flour
- Dip in egg
- Coat in breadcrumb mixture
For extra crispiness, repeat egg + breadcrumbs again.
4. Chill
Place coated sticks in the freezer for 20–30 minutes.
This prevents the cheese from leaking when cooking.
5. Cook
Air Fryer (best option)
- 200°C / 400°F
- Cook 8–10 minutes until golden
Oven
- 220°C / 425°F
- Bake 12–15 minutes
Pan Fry
- Fry in shallow oil 2–3 minutes per side
Protein Estimate 💪
Approximate per serving (2 sticks):
- Chicken: ~14 g
- Mozzarella: ~12 g
✅ Total: ~26–28 g protein
