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Sticky Chicken Balls Filled with Cheese
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Sticky Chicken Balls Filled with Cheese

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @kookmutsjes54 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken minceMeat350 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • turmeric powderSpices2 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • paprika powderSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices2 g
  • black pepper powderSpices2 g
  • breadcrumbsBakery25 g
  • cornstarchPantry12 g
  • sunflower oilPantry10 ml
  • cheddar cheeseDairy100 g
  • grated cheese (grated)Dairy60 g
  • jalapeños (chopped)Produce15 g
  • onion powder (for the coating)Spices3 g
  • cornstarch (for the coating)Pantry50 g
  • chili saucePantry75 g
  • sweet soy saucePantry20 g
  • sambalPantry10 g
  • ketchupPantry40 g
  • sunflower oil (for frying)Pantry300 ml

per serving

Nutrition

313kcal

Carbs
20 g
Proteins
21 g
Fat
17 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Food processor
  • Frying pan
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the chicken mixture

    • Combine the chicken mince with the salt, turmeric, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, breadcrumbs, cornstarch and sunflower oil in a deep bowl.
    • Mix well until evenly combined.
    Step 1

  2. Make the cheese filling

    • Place the cheddar cheese and grated cheese in a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
    • Transfer the cheese mixture to a bowl, add the jalapeño pieces and mix together.
    • Take portions of about 7 g of the cheese mixture and shape them into balls.
    Step 2

  3. Stuff and shape the chicken balls

    • Take a portion of about 20 g of the chicken mince and press it slightly flat.
    • Place a cheese ball on it and fold the mince tightly around the cheese, forming a ball.
    • Repeat with the remaining mince and cheese balls.
    Step 3

  4. Coat the balls

    • Combine the onion powder with the cornstarch in a bowl and mix well.
    • Roll each chicken ball completely in the cornstarch mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the chicken balls

    • Heat a thin layer of sunflower oil in a frying pan to about 175 °C, or use a deep fryer.
    • Fry the chicken balls until golden brown.
    • Remove them from the pan.
    Step 5

  6. Coat in the sticky sauce

    • In the same pan, heat the chili sauce, sweet soy sauce, sambal and ketchup and mix together.
    • Add the chicken balls to the sauce and fry them briefly in the sauce.
    Step 6
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