Easy Chicken Balls

40 min

Easy Chicken Balls

A quick recipe for whipping up some delicious chicken balls, perfect for last-minute hangouts.

40 min6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb cooked (seasoned chicken or turkey (boneless))
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped culantro (or parsley)
  • Oil for frying
  • Additional eggs (for coating)
  • Additional breadcrumbs (for coating)

Instructions

  1. 1

    If using chicken with bones, remove all bones.

  2. 2

    Mince the meat finely.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, combine minced meat, 1 cup breadcrumbs, culantro, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Add the egg and lime juice, then mix well until smooth.

  5. 5

    Divide the mixture into small portions and shape into balls.

  6. 6

    Beat additional eggs in a separate bowl. Dip each ball in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.

  7. 7

    Set aside until all balls are coated.

  8. 8

    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

  9. 9

    Fry the balls in batches until golden brown.

  10. 10

    Drain on paper towels and serve with toothpicks and mango chutney.

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