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.