Cheesy Chicken Balls

Name: Cheesy Chicken Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cup Chicken (boiled & ground); 1.5 cup Cheese (grated); 1 tsp Garlic paste; 1 tsp Oregano; 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Salt (as per taste); 3 tbsp chopped Coriander leaves; 4 tbsp Cornflour (divided); 0.33 cup Water; 0.5 cup Suji (Semolina); Oil for frying

by Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)

Prep Time

20min

Cook Time

15min

Total Time

35min

IndianAppetiserSnackMeat

Cheesy Chicken Balls, easy-to-make golden bites are a taste sensation, with tender chicken and melted cheese with a crispy coating.

Pair them with an assortment of dips, making them ideal for parties and potlucks, and are sure to be a hit for everyone.

The next time you're craving a tasty and easy-to-make snack, give them a shot and watch as they vanish in no time. Enjoy!

Ingredients

15 Servings

2cup
Chicken (boiled & ground)
1 1/2cup
Cheese (grated)
1tsp
Garlic paste
1tsp
Oregano
1tsp
Red Chilli Flakes
1/2tsp
Black Pepper Powder
1tsp
Salt (as per taste)
3tbsp
chopped Coriander leaves
4tbsp
Cornflour (divided)
1/3cup
Water
1/2cup
Suji (Semolina)
Oil for frying

Method

Cook the chicken breast by boiling it and then finely blend it in a blender.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated cheese, garlic paste, oregano, red chilli flakes, black pepper powder, salt, and chopped coriander leaves.
Mix thoroughly until it forms a dough-like consistency.
Take small portions of the chicken and cheese mixture and shape them into lemon-sized balls.
Divide the cornflour into two bowls. In one of them, make a slurry by adding water. Place the suji (semolina) in a separate bowl to coat the chicken balls.
Roll each chicken ball in the dry cornflour powder first, then dip it into the slurry, and finally coat them by rolling them in the suji (semolina). Refrigerate the chicken balls for 10-15 minutes to firm.
Heat oil in a deep pan for frying over medium-high heat.
Carefully place the coated chicken balls in the hot oil and fry them until they turn slightly golden.
Transfer the fried chicken balls to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve the hot and crispy cheesy chicken balls with a dip of your choice. Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

Make the chicken balls as uniform in size as possible to ensure even cooking.
Make sure the oil is hot but not smoking.
Maintain a consistent oil temperature throughout the frying process.
Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
You can prepare the chicken balls in advance and refrigerate them. Just fry them straight when needed.
This recipe yields approximately 15-16 chicken balls. The number may vary based on the size of the balls you create.