Chicken and Zucchini Balls
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Chicken and Zucchini Balls

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Chicken and Zucchini Balls

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

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

menu_book Directions

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).
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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.
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Step 4
Step 4
Cut the cheese into small pieces.
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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).
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Step 6
Step 6
Beat the remaining egg into egg liquid, and dip the wrapped chicken ball into the egg liquid.
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Step 7
Step 7
Roll the chicken ball in breadcrumbs.
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Step 8
Step 8
Heat oil in a pan to 50% heat, then add the chicken balls.
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Step 9
Step 9
Fry until golden brown, remove and drain excess oil, and serve hot.

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