Thai Chicken Balls
Bursting with vibrant flavors and perfectly crispy on the outside, these Thai Chicken Balls are a delightful fusion of fragrant Southeast Asian spices and tender ground chicken. Infused with garlic, ginger, lime zest, and the perfect touch of heat from red chili, these bite-sized treats bring an explosion of flavor with every bite. A drizzle of fish sauce and soy sauce adds a savory depth, balanced beautifully by a hint of brown sugar. Enhanced with fresh cilantro, green onions, and panko breadcrumbs for a light yet satisfying texture, these chicken balls are quick to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes! Whether served as a crowd-pleasing appetizer with sweet chili dipping sauce or as the star of your meal, they’re a versatile, irresistible dish that's sure to impress. Ideal for dinner parties, game nights, or even as a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is a must-try for fans of Thai cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 piece red chili, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 pieces green onions, finely sliced
- 50 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 1 piece egg
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped red chili.
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime zest to the bowl. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Fold in the chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and panko breadcrumbs.
Crack the egg into the bowl and mix thoroughly until the mixture binds together.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball. Set them aside on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, fry the chicken balls in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides and fully cooked through. This should take about 10-12 minutes per batch.
Transfer the cooked chicken balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm with a side of sweet chili sauce or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.4 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2614 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 114.9 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3163 mg | 67% | |
*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.
