Seasoned minced chicken breast is formed
into balls, coated in flour and deep-fried. Serve these crunchy
appetizers with plum or hoisin sauce.
Fried Chicken Balls
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 hot green chili, finely minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
(also known as coriander)
All-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Plum sauce or Hoisin sauce for dipping*
If available, use a food processor to
finely mince the chicken breasts (or finely mince by hand). Add
the prepared vegetables to the minced chicken, mixing well.
Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in flour
to coat. Heat 1/4-inch oil in a large frying pan and fry balls
until golden. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with Plum sauce
or Hoisin sauce.
Makes about 24 to 36 appetizers.
*Available in the Asian section of most
grocery stores.
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