Oriental Chicken Balls
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Oriental Chicken Balls! Packed with the bold flavors of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, these crispy delights boast a perfect balance of savory and aromatic tastes. Finely chopped green onions and breadcrumbs add a delightful texture, while a simple frying technique ensures a golden-brown exterior and juicy center. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, these bite-sized chicken balls are perfect for casual gatherings, game nights, or family dinners. Serve them hot with sweet chili sauce, soy dipping sauce, or hoisin sauce for an authentic Asian-inspired experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 100 grams Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped green onions, breadcrumbs, and the egg.
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until it is well combined.
With clean hands, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into balls, about the size of a golf ball. Continue until all the mixture is used up.
In a deep frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F). You can test the oil by dropping a small breadcrumb into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.
Carefully add the chicken balls to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Fry the chicken balls for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken balls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, soy dipping sauce, or hoisin sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 567.4 g | 727% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.7 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 644 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 4390 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.6 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 123.4 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3089 mg | 66% | |
*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.
