Heart-Healthy Crispy Fried Chicken Balls
Satisfy your cravings for crispy fried chicken with a guilt-free twist courtesy of these Heart-Healthy Crispy Fried Chicken Balls! Made with tender chunks of skinless chicken breast and seasoned with bold flavors like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, these chicken balls are coated in whole grain bread crumbs mixed with sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. Instead of deep frying, they're oven-baked to golden perfection using a light olive oil spray, keeping them low-fat and packed with nutritional benefits. Perfect for a wholesome dinner or snack, these high-protein chicken bites are ready in under an hour and pair beautifully with steamed veggies or a vibrant salad. Enjoy all the indulgent crispiness while staying true to your heart-healthy lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Whole grain bread crumbs
- as needed Olive oil spray
- 2 large Egg whites
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the skinless chicken breast into small, even chunks and place in a large mixing bowl.
Add the low-sodium soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the chicken, stirring well so that the chicken is evenly coated.
In a separate shallow dish, place the whole grain bread crumbs and sesame seeds, mixing them together.
In another small bowl, whisk the egg whites until slightly frothy.
Take each piece of marinated chicken and dip it into the egg whites, then roll it in the bread crumb mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
Place the coated chicken balls on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray them with olive oil spray to enhance crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken balls are golden brown and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve these delicious heart-healthy crispy fried chicken balls with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.8 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2288 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.5 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 183.9 g | 368% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*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.
