Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- Optional: 2 tbsp finely chopped onion or parsley
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F / 200°C. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Mix the chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, garlic and seasonings until just combined.
- Divide into 5–6 portions and shape into thick patties. Place in the dish with a little space between them.
- Brush the tops generously with melted butter or olive oil.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until deeply golden and the chicken reaches 165°F / 74°Cinternally.
- For that extra-dark, crispy cheese crust like in the photo, switch to broil/grill for 2–3 minutes at the end. Watch closely.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.