Chicken balls

Chicken balls make a tasty party plate for grown-ups and kids. This recipe is healthier than most because these chicken balls are oven baked rather than fried. Delicious and healthy!

Ingredients

  • 1 onion

    small

  • 600g chicken mince

  • ½ cup cornflake crumbs

    gluten-free

  • ½ cup parmesan cheese

    freshly grated

  • 1 egg

    lightly beaten

  • Sweet chilli sauce

    to serve

Allergy Advice

Contains Dairy

Contains Eggs

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Baking tray
  • 1 Baking paper
  • 1 Large bowl

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Finely chop the onion.
  3. Combine onion, chicken, cornflake crumbs, cheese and egg in a large bowl.
  4. Mix until well combined and roll tablespoons of mixture into small balls.
  5. Place balls on tray and bake for 30 minutes until golden and sizzling.

Notes

Tip
These balls are great because they are oven-baked, not fried, can be made in advance and then cooked just before serving.
Tip
Serve with a salad for a main meal or on their own as an appetiser or entrée.
Tip
Serve with sweet chilli sauce (or plain tomato sauce).
Variation
If your kids cope with Green Bits, add half a cup of chopped coriander or parsley leaves to the mixture.

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