Easy Chicken Balls Recipe
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Easy Chicken Balls

By: sal 
"A mixture of ground chicken, three cheeses, cloves, onion, eggs and seasoning makes for great golden fried chicken balls!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 chicken balls
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 522 | Total Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 83mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by TXUKGal Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I left out the ricotta (forgot to buy) and the cloves. I did notice that the 2 eggs seemed to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by MelissaB   view full review
I actually baked these instead of frying them. I also added a little minced garlic. Family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by RAMSPOT   view full review
I grilled this in patties on foil. It stuck to the foil and the only discernable flavor was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by TracyK   view full review
Very tasty! I actually flattened mine in the pan and created a "cake" instead of a ball; they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by Ginny J.   view full review
I didnt have ricotta cheese and thought it was just fine without it. I did as soemone else...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by LEMS27   view full review
Tasty! Didn't have ricotta, but will try again using it (drain first?). Let the mixture sit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by D'Anna   view full review
My husband LOVED these! Next time I think I will try to put a chunk of mozzarella in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by April   view full review
seemed a lil bland so i added more spices
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Kate   view full review
I thought this was a total waste of good ingredients. I really wanted to like these, but they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by TVGIRL35   view full review
I found this recipe since I had ground chicken on hand and needed some inspiration. I ended...

 

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