Best 5 Homemade Chicken Balls From Scratch Recipes

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**Homemade Chicken Balls: A Culinary Delight, Made from Scratch**

Crispy, succulent, and bursting with flavor, homemade chicken balls are a beloved culinary creation that transcends cultural boundaries and culinary traditions. These golden-brown orbs of delight are crafted from scratch, using fresh, wholesome ingredients that come together in a symphony of taste and texture. Whether served as an appetizer, a main course, or a delightful snack, homemade chicken balls are sure to tantalize taste buds and leave you craving more. This article presents a collection of delectable chicken ball recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Chinese-style chicken balls, featuring a flavorful blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, to the tangy and sweet Thai-inspired chicken balls, coated in a luscious tamarind sauce, these recipes cater to a wide range of palates and preferences. Dive into the world of homemade chicken balls and experience the joy of creating this culinary masterpiece from scratch.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS



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Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch harken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It's one of those types of soup you'll want to eat again and again. -Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 25

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine or apple cider
2 teaspoons sugar
2 bay leaves
5 whole peppercorns
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
SOUP:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
Additional salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches on all sides; remove from pan., Add onion, carrots and celery to same pan; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in 1/4 cup flour until blended. Gradually add stock, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, sugar, bay leaves and peppercorns. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., For dumplings, in a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened (do not overmix). Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; set aside., Remove chicken from stockpot; cool slightly. Discard bay leaves and skim fat from soup. Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard. Using 2 forks, coarsely shred meat into 1- to 1-1/2-in. pieces; return to soup. Cook, covered, on high until mixture reaches a simmer., Drop dumplings on top of simmering soup, a few at a time. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Gently stir in cream, parsley and thyme. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHEESY CHICKEN BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Chicken Balls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, egg yolks, plain flour, shredded mozzarella cheese, spring onions, paprika, dried rosemary, garlic powder, salt, pepper, bread crumbs

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 16 balls

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 chicken breasts, cooked
2 egg yolks
¼ cup plain flour
1 ¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 spring onions, chopped
½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Shred the cooked chicken breasts in a bowl using 2 forks.
  • Transfer the chicken to a larger bowl and pour in the egg yolks, flour, cheese, spring onions, paprika, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix together and then roll the mixture into balls using your hands.
  • Coat the balls in breadcrumbs.
  • Heat up a litre of oil in a frying pan and deep fry the balls for about 3 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 0 grams

EASY FRIED CHINESE CHICKEN BALLS



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These pieces of battered chicken are crispy and succulent, and hard to stop eating! They're so good that they will give your local Chinese restaurant a run for their money. Enjoy with rice and sweet and sour sauce.

Provided by fa the wondercat

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ cup water, or more if needed
vegetable oil for frying
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch ground white pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Drizzle in sesame oil. Gradually add water, whisking constantly until smooth; batter should be the consistency of cream. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  • Fill a deep pan or wok with oil and slowly heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix cornstarch and white pepper together in a large shallow dish. Dust chicken in the cornstarch mixture and dip into the batter, evenly coating each piece. Transfer to the hot oil in batches and fry until golden and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes. Scoop fried chicken out with a slotted spoon. Drain on a clean kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 341.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHICKEN CHEESE BALL



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The easiest and tastiest cheese ball you have ever tried. It is made using cream cheese and canned chicken!

Provided by LADEEVOLFAN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 (5 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and chicken. Form the mixture into a ball.
  • On a cutting board or a piece of wax paper, spread the chopped pecans. Roll the ball in the pecans until it is fully coated. Wrap the ball in plastic and chill for at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 266.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

KITTENCAL'S CHINESE CHICKEN BALLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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Don't bother ordering Chinese chicken balls make these at home they are just as good if not even better and the sweet and sour sauce is the same as what is served at your Chinese restaurant!-- these are a great weekend snack or can be served as appetizers, if you want some extra flavor to you chicken batter feel free to add in some garlic or onion powder or spices of choice --- this makes a large amount so you may want to reduce the chicken ball batter amount by half (using 4 chicken breasts) --- NOTE: the sauce recipe is one you may have to make a few times before you get the consistancy and sweetness to your liking, 1 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup lightly packed brown will give you a sweet sauce you may reduce the white sugar amount by a few tablespoons

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
1 cup white sugar (can reduce a 2-3 tablespoons for a less sweeter taste)
3/4 cup cold water (or can use unsweetened pineapple juice or half each, I prefer the pineapple juice)
3 tablespoons cornstarch (for a thinner sauce reduce to 2 tablespoons, if you want an very thick sauce use 4 tablespoons)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic lovers add 1 teaspoon)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/3 cups cold water (if you are reducing to half a recipe use 1/2 cup plus 2-1/2 tablespoons water)
1 -2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional but good to add)
oil (for frying)
8 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
seasoning salt (optional)

Steps:

  • To make the sweet and sour sauce sauce; in a saucepan combine the first 5 ingredients until combined.
  • In a cup or bowl whisk the cold water or pineapple juice with cornstarch until smooth and well blended, then whisk vigorously into the ketchup mixture; bring to a boil stirring or whisking constantly over medium-high heat until bubbly.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering and mixing until thickened (be patient the sauce takes a few minutes to thicken up) remove from heat and allow to sit at room temperature while making the chicken balls or you may cool to room temperature then refrigerate until ready to use (I prefer the sauce at room temperature).
  • To make the chicken balls: in a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder; add in water and sesame oil; whisk vigorously until smooth.
  • Add in chicken pieces; using clean handsand mix until well coated.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
  • Carefully dip the battered chicken pieces in hot oil and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Remove to a paper towel.
  • Sprinkle with seasoning salt immediately after frying if desired.
  • Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 714.4, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 42.9, Protein 32.3

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Make sure the chicken is very cold before cutting it into small pieces. This will help prevent the chicken from sticking to the knife.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken. This will make the job easier and help you get clean, even pieces.
  • When breading the chicken, use a light touch. Too much breading will make the chicken balls greasy and heavy.
  • Fry the chicken balls in small batches over medium-high heat. This will help prevent the chicken from sticking together and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Serve the chicken balls with your favorite sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, teriyaki sauce, or honey garlic sauce.

Conclusion:

These homemade chicken balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love.

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