Try my foolproof chicken cheese balls recipe, and you will never return to the frozen packets from the supermarket. Be sure to watch the video!
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Can there be any better party snacks than the crisp cheesy chicken balls? Probably not!
Who knew it could be this easy to make cheese balls at home from scratch? They are crunchy, full of delicious flavour, and are always a crowd pleaser.
As far as the chicken ball recipe is concerned, it’s pretty much similar to my cafe style potato cheese balls recipe. Oh man, that recipe is a keeper too!
The chicken cheese balls taste best with a variety of dips. A few of my favourite dipping sauces are – spicy mango dip, tomato salsa, or the spicy and refreshing Indian green chutney.
Chicken for Cheese Balls
Ground Chicken is perfect for making meatballs or cheese balls.
- Minced chicken or ground chicken? The minced chicken has a more granular texture, whereas the ground chicken has a paste-like texture. This cheese balls recipe can also use packaged/frozen ground chicken.
Pulse two chicken breasts in the food processor to make ground chicken at home. But do not use minced chicken; it does not give good binding.
The Right Cheese
- Any good quality pizza or mozzarella is ideal for the cheese balls. Why? Because it will quickly melt while deep-frying and will give you the delicious cheese lava at the centre of the fritters.
- I mostly use mozzarella cheese for this recipe. Cut it into small pieces that could easily fit inside the balls.
Meal Prep Tips
I always have a soft spot for make-ahead party appetizers.
- Shape the chicken balls and keep them in the freezer. Once you are ready for deep-frying, bring them out of the fridge, thaw, and coat them in flour, egg whites, breadcrumbs, and fry.
- On most occasions, I shape them one hour before the party and keep the tray in the fridge. This trick helps to serve delicious cheese balls in no time.
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Chicken Cheese Balls Recipe
- Deep Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 500 gram ground chicken
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped spring onion greens
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb mix
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (maida)
- Oil for deep-frying
Ingredients For Stuffing:
- mozzarella cheese cut into small cubes
Ingredients For Coating:
- 1 Cup corn flour (corn starch)
- 1 egg white
- 1 Cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Combine chicken, egg yolk, spring onion, coriander, chilli flakes, herb mix, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix nicely.
- Next, add the flour and once again mix the batter.
- Place one piece of the cheese in the centre of the disc and cover it with the chicken batter. Shape the disc into a round ball. Set aside. Similarly, shape all the chicken balls.
- Keep the shaped cheese balls in the fridge while you heat oil.
- Heat oil in a deep-frying pan over medium-high flame.
- Arrange coating ingredients – corn flour, egg white and breadcrumbs near the gas stove.
- Coat cheese ball first with corn flour, dip in egg white and then coat in breadcrumbs. Now deep-fry it in the pre-heated oil. Similarly, follow the coating steps for all the meatballs and deep fry.
- Deep-fry the chicken balls till they are golden and crisp from the outside. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
- Serve chicken cheese balls immediately with your favourite dip or sauce.
Recipe Notes:
- I have used a readymade package of ground chicken for this recipe. You can pulse two chicken breast in the food processor to make ground chicken for cheese balls.
- Before deep-frying makes sure the oil is heated to the right temperature. Else, chicken balls might not turn crisp.
- If you are not deep-frying the chicken balls immediately keep them in the fridge until required.
akashocd says
this chicken cheese recipe is looking so delicious i want to try it so today i am going to try it and will enjoy it thanks for sharing the recipe
Hina Gujral says
wow…cool!
ayshdok +26771405426 says
can we freeze these n use as required
Hina Gujral says
Yes sure.
Jill says
This looks like such a fun appetizer and pretty easy to make! I must try it!!
Hina Gujral says
wow …I am so glad you like it.
Rekha says
This looks super appetizing! My boy will love it.
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Dee's Bake Studio says
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Dee's Bake Studio says
Nice amazing recipe !!!
Hina Gujral says
Thanks a ton!
Carlton says
These chicken cheese are easy to make and they are yummy
Thank you
Hina Gujral says
Glad you like them!