Chicken and Zucchini Balls

Chicken and Zucchini Balls

Crispy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible, these golden fried chicken cheese balls are a mouthwatering delight! Made with tender minced chicken breast, seasoned with five-spice powder and oyster sauce for a savory kick, each bite reveals a gooey melted cheese center. The chicken mixture is shaped into perfect balls, coated in crunchy breadcrumbs, and fried to golden perfection for a satisfying crunch. Ideal as an appetizer or snack, these cheesy chicken balls are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. The secret? A touch of starch and egg white keeps the chicken juicy, while frying at just the right temperature ensures a crispy exterior. Serve them hot for the ultimate cheesy pull—comfort food at its finest!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

🥩
Chicken breast
200g
🥩
Cheese
50g

The aromatics

🧅
Starch
2 tbsp
🧅
Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup
🧅
Eggs
2

The sauce & seasonings

🧂
Cooking wine
1 tbsp
🧂
Salt
to taste
🧂
Five-spice powder
1/2 tsp
🧂
Oyster sauce
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Wash the chicken breast and cut off the excess fat and tendons on the edges.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Pound the chicken breast with the back of a knife to loosen it, then chop it into chicken mince (I used a food processor).

3. Step 3

Step 3
Add an appropriate amount of starch, cooking wine, salt, half an egg white, five-spice powder, and oyster sauce, and mix well.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Cut the cheese into small pieces.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Take a ball of chicken mince, flatten it, place a piece of cheese on it, and wrap it into a ball shape (if you’re afraid of getting your hands sticky, you can apply some oil to your hands first).

6. Step 6

Step 6
Beat the remaining egg into egg liquid, and dip the wrapped chicken ball into the egg liquid.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Roll the chicken ball in breadcrumbs.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Heat oil in a pan to 50% heat, then add the chicken balls.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Fry until golden brown, remove and drain excess oil, and serve hot.

Reviews

0.0
(0 reviews)
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this recipe!