Description
Whipping up asparagus and chicken balls brings pure comfort to your dinner table with a delightful blend of tender chicken and fresh asparagus. These savory little morsels make weeknight cooking a breeze and guarantee smiles around the family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
Vegetables:
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
Binding and Seasoning:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and toss in 1 lb ground chicken, 1 finely chopped bunch of asparagus, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 beaten egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Plunge your hands into the mixture and blend everything thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the chicken blend.
- Roll the mixture between your palms to create small spherical bites, each measuring approximately 1 inch in diameter. Aim for consistent sizing to guarantee uniform cooking.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into a large frying pan and heat over medium temperature (around 350°F). Allow the pan to warm for 2-3 minutes before adding your chicken spheres.
- Carefully place chicken balls into the pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until a golden-brown exterior develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken balls onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain their crispy texture.
- Arrange hot chicken balls on a serving platter and accompany with your preferred dipping sauce for added flavor complexity.
Notes
- Chop asparagus finely to ensure even distribution and prevent large chunks in the chicken balls.
- Use fresh ground chicken for the best texture and flavor, avoiding pre-frozen meat if possible.
- Wet your hands slightly when forming the balls to prevent the mixture from sticking and help create smoother, more uniform shapes.
- Test one chicken ball first to check seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper in the remaining mixture if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg