Crunchy Chicken Balls
Crispy on the outside and irresistibly juicy on the inside, these Crunchy Chicken Balls are a flavor-packed snack or appetizer that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Made with a savory blend of ground chicken, minced garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley, these bite-sized delights are rolled in a double layer of breadcrumbs—including crispy Panko—for an extra-crunchy finish. Perfectly seasoned with paprika, salt, and black pepper, and fried to golden-brown perfection, these chicken balls are easy to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce—be it spicy mayo, honey mustard, or sweet chili—for a tantalizing treat that’s perfect for game days, parties, or as a weeknight indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped onion, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Using your hands, form small, golf ball-sized chicken balls. Aim for uniform size to ensure even cooking.
Prepare a dredging station with three separate bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Panko breadcrumbs.
Coat each chicken ball first in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with Panko breadcrumbs. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick well.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium heat. The oil should reach approximately 175°C (350°F) for frying.
Carefully add the chicken balls to the hot oil in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Fry the chicken balls for 3-4 minutes per batch, or until they turn golden brown and are fully cooked inside. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as spicy mayo, honey mustard, or sweet chili sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 781.9 g | 1002% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.9 g | 614% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1034 mg | 345% | |
| Sodium | 5328 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.0 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 155.7 g | 311% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 3328 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
