Chicken balls are one of the most satisfying appetizers for me. They’re made with so much love and packed with Asian flavors. You can have them as a snack, appetizer, or side! however, you wish! The process is super simple and mess-free. Whenever you want to treat yourself or make something nice for a gathering, just go ahead and make these, and you’ll see how they become a hit.
And don’t get confused thinking the process might be hard or time-consuming, it’s actually not! All you need to do is follow a few easy steps. So bear with us as we’ll be sharing the easiest, crispiest chicken balls recipe. Let’s get started!
What are Chicken Balls?
Chicken balls are small, round pieces made from minced chicken mixed with spices and seasonings. They are usually shaped by hand, and then cooked by frying, baking, or steaming. It’s Chinese cuisine, popular in many countries, and is often served as a snack, appetizer, or even a main dish.
This dish has been around for a long time and is found in different forms across various cuisines. For example, in Chinese cuisine, they are served as part of dim sum or in soups, while in Western countries, they are a favorite party snack or finger food.
People love making chicken balls because they are easy to prepare and can be customized with different ingredients like vegetables, cheese, or herbs. Spicy or mild, crunchy or soft, they are always a favorite because of their mind-blowing taste.
How To Make Chicken Balls?
To start making these crispy chicken balls, take chicken pieces, oil, green chilies, garlic-ginger paste, salt, cumin powder, black pepper, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, and chopped onion into a blender and blend it all until smooth. Once it’s blended, gently transfer it to a bowl and rub a little oil on your hands.
Now, shape the mixture into medium-sized balls,! Just use your greased hands and roll them up. Next, take some pastry sheets and cut them into thin strips. Coat each chicken ball with the strips and make sure they’re well covered. Heat some oil in a pan over medium flame and deep fry the balls until they’re nice and golden brown. When they’re crispy and perfect, drain off any extra oil and serve them hot with your favorite sauce. Super easy and fun!
Chicken Balls Recipe
Ingredients:
- 200 grams of chicken (cut into pieces)
- 1 tablespoon oil (plus extra for greasing hands)
- 3 to 4 pieces of green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic-ginger paste
- Salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- Pastry sheets (for coating)
- Oil (for deep frying)
Direction:
- Prepare 200 grams of chicken and cut it into pieces. Place the chicken into a blender jar.
- Now, add 1 tablespoon of oil to the chicken, ¾ green chili pieces, 1 teaspoon of garlic-ginger paste, salt to taste, ½ teaspoon of cumin powder, ½ teaspoon of black pepper powder, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, ½ cup of breadcrumbs, and finally, ⅓ cup of chopped onion. Blend everything together.
- Once blending is done, transfer the blended chicken to a bowl or plate.
- Now, take a few drops of oil in your hands and rub them together. Then, shape the chicken mixture into medium-sized balls.
- In this way, make all the chicken balls.
- Now, let’s make the crispy coating. Take some pastry sheets and cut them into thin, shard-like shapes using scissors.
- Once all the sheets are cut, take the chicken balls and coat them well with the pastry sheets.
- Now, make all the balls like this, and all that will be left is frying them.
- For frying, take a pan and heat up oil on medium flame, enough to fry them nicely. Deep fry the balls until they turn a nice golden brown color.
- When done frying, remove them from the stove and drain the excess oil. Now, serve them with your favorite sauce or however you like!
What to serve with Chicken Balls?
I love my crispy chicken balls with a spicy red chili sauce. They also go well with ketchup, garlic mayo, and honey mustard dipping sauces. The crispiness complements some fresh salad so well! try this for something refreshing and satisfying.
If you want to make it a main dish, just pair them up with a bowl of rice or noodles with your favorite gravy or sauces. Enjoy them the way you like!
Chef’s tips
- If you want to make them more spicy, feel free to increase the amount of green chili.
- Before frying, place the chicken balls in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to make them even crispier.
- The chicken balls can be stored in the freezer in a ziplock or airtight container for up to 1 month.