fusion, pakistani•indulgent
Crunchy Fried Chicken Balls
seasoned ground chicken with a crispy crunchy coating
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
16
- 1 lb ground chicken (lean)
- 3 scallions (sliced green parts only)
- 2 tbsp minced cilantro
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 2-3 minced green chilies
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs ((can add more if your chicken mix is too soft to shape))
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko is best)
- 1 egg whisked with a splash of water and salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine all the chicken ingredients in a bowl gently mixing to keep the mix soft.
- 2
Roll your chicken into 1.5 tbsp sized balls (I use a greased cookie scoop!)
- 3
Give each piece a whirl in the egg wash and then the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- 4
Fry immediately or refrigerate for up to two days or freeze for up to 3 months.