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Dip, Crunch, Repeat: The Magic of Chicken Balls in Every Bite
Chicken balls: the snack that brings people together! From their roots in Chinese cuisine to their modern-day glow-up as a party favorite, chicken balls have a history as rich as their flavor. They’re not just tasty; they’re proof that food can make memories and spread happiness. Whether it’s their crispy outside, juicy inside, or the dip-tastic fun they bring, there’s a lot to love and plenty of reasons to keep them on your plate!
Chicken Balls: The Snack Everyone Will Talk About
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 depending on size
- Category: Appetizers and Snacks
- Method: Easy
Description
Biting into a chicken ball is like hitting the snack jackpot: crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Whether it’s a family dinner, a party platter, or just a solo snack sesh, chicken balls never disappoint. No wonder people can’t stop eating them!
Ingredients
- 8 medium potatoes
- 10 spaghetti strands
- 2 chicken breast fillets (cubed)
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
- 1 cup Panko crumbs
- 3 beaten eggs
- 1 tsp garlic flakes
- Salt, Aromat, paprika, and orange pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil potatoes in salted water until soft, then mash and set aside.
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until tender.
- Drain, chop into small pieces, and set aside.
- Season the cubed chicken with garlic flakes, paprika, orange pepper, Aromat, and salt. Stir-fry in a little oil until cooked. Let cool.
- Mix the mashed potatoes, spaghetti, cooked chicken, and chopped coriander.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Shape the mixture into balls.
- Dip each ball in beaten eggs, then coat with Panko crumbs.
- Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm up. Deep-fry in batches until golden brown.
- Drain the balls on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite tangy dip.
- Enjoy the crispy, golden goodness!
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Feriel from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4.4 g
- Sodium: 283.7 mg
- Fat: 4.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45.1 g
- Fiber: 6.3 g
- Protein: 23.4 g
- Cholesterol: 119.7 mg
What makes chicken balls so irresistible? It’s all about balance. The crunch of the outside, the tenderness of the chicken, and that dipping sauce? Absolute perfection. They’re not just food, they’re an experience.
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These sound so tasty!
Thanks, Joanne, so simple but always a treat. Enjoy