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Easy Chicken Balls

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"A mixture of ground chicken, three cheeses, cloves, onion, eggs and seasoning makes for great golden fried chicken balls!"
Easy Chicken Balls Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 15 times with an average star rating of 3.6
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 30 chicken balls

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons whole cloves, ground
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/8 cup crushed buttery round cracker crumbs

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl combine the chicken, onion, cloves, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, ketchup, basil, parsley and eggs. Mix well and form about 30 balls out of the mixture, using hands.
  2. Roll balls in extra Parmesan cheese and cracker crumbs. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and fry chicken balls until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by TXUKGal 
I left out the ricotta (forgot to buy) and the cloves. I did notice that the 2 eggs seemed to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by RAMSPOT 
I grilled this in patties on foil. It stuck to the foil and the only discernable flavor was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by MelissaB 
I actually baked these instead of frying them. I also added a little minced garlic. Family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by TracyK 
Very tasty! I actually flattened mine in the pan and created a "cake" instead of a ball; they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by Ginny J. 
I didnt have ricotta cheese and thought it was just fine without it. I did as soemone else... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by LEMS27 
Tasty! Didn't have ricotta, but will try again using it (drain first?). Let the mixture sit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by TVGIRL35 
I found this recipe since I had ground chicken on hand and needed some inspiration. I ended... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by Michael 
Excellent. Finally ground chicken recipe with taste. The clove was a real surprise. Some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2007 by BEENER218 
These were very good, although I changed a few things. I used ground turkey because I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Kate 
I thought this was a total waste of good ingredients. I really wanted to like these, but they... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Easy Chicken Balls

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 495

  • Total Fat: 7.2g
  • Cholesterol: 77mg
  • Sodium: 679mg
  • Total Carbs: 99g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 9.9g
  • Protein: 16.5g

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