Apt for any social gathering, these Garlic Chicken Cheese balls are just amazing!
Crispy on the outside, cheesy and meaty on the inside, these chicken cheese balls can be perfect appetizers for your next party.
This one is a simple starter made with minced chicken mixture, which is shaped into a small sized ball and then stuffed with cubed mozzarella cheese and finally deep-fried.
If you are planning to include these garlic chicken cheese balls in your party starters menu, you can also prepare these ahead of time by freezing them in a ziplock pouch.
Just before making these chicken cheese balls, thaw them for like 10 minutes. Just deep fry them when your guests arrive and serve hot.
These garlic cheese chicken balls can be enjoyed with any spicy dip of your choice. It can also be considered as comfort food by many.
So, what are you thinking? Just don the chef’s hat and try this amazing delicacy and enjoy with your loved ones.
Ingredients of garlic chicken cheese balls
How to make garlic chicken cheese balls
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Step 1 Prepare the chicken mixture
To prepare this yummy delight, take a large mixing bowl, add chicken, minced garlic, finely chopped ginger, onion powder, salt, pepper, oregano and combine well using a spatula or your hand.
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Step 2 Heat oil and make chicken balls
Next, heat oil in a deep frying pan on high flame. Meanwhile, divide the chicken mixture into small lemon sized balls and place a small mozzarella cube at the centre and roll it inside into a tight ball.
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Step 3 Roll these balls in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs
Put flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs into three different bowls. Dip each ball first in flour, then coat with eggs and cover with breadcrumbs. Repeat the procedure at least twice with all the balls.
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Step 4 Fry the balls until golden brown and serve hot
By now, the oil is heated well, reduce the heat to medium. Next, start adding 2 to 3 balls at a time and deep fry. Do not overcrowd the pan as it will bring the oil temperature down. Fry them until golden brown on all sides and remove to a paper towel to soak extra oil. Serve immediately with a dip of your choice.
