Honey Garlic Mozzarella Chicken Parm Crunch Sticks

Ingredients

Chicken sticks

• 8 thin boneless chicken breast cutlets, about 2 oz each, pounded to ¼-inch thickness
• 8 mozzarella string-cheese sticks
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning, for seasoning the chicken
• ½ tsp garlic powder, for seasoning the chicken
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup panko
• ½ cup finely grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning, for the crumb coating
• ½ tsp garlic powder, for the crumb coating
• 1–2 tbsp neutral oil or nonstick spray, for coating the rolls

Honey garlic butter and dip

• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp chopped parsley
• ¼ tsp red-pepper flakes, optional
• 1 cup warm marinara

Step by step

1. Pound chicken cutlets thin and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Roll each cutlet tightly around one mozzarella stick, tucking the ends.
3. Coat each roll in flour, beaten egg, then a mixture of panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
4. Spray lightly with oil. Air-fry at 380°F for 12–15 minutes or bake at 425°F for 18–22 minutes, until crisp and chicken reaches 165°F.
5. Melt butter with garlic; stir in honey, Parmesan, parsley, and optional pepper flakes.
6. Brush the cooked sticks lightly with honey garlic butter. Rest briefly and serve with warm marinara.

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