Easy Chicken Balls

A mixture of ground chicken, three cheeses, cloves, onion, eggs and seasoning makes for great golden fried chicken balls!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 508 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• ¼ cup ricotta cheese
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves, ground
• ⅛ cup crushed buttery round cracker crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl combine the chicken, onion, cloves, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, ketchup, basil, parsley and eggs. Mix well and form about 30 balls out of the mixture, using hands.

Step 2

Roll balls in extra Parmesan cheese and cracker crumbs. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and fry chicken balls until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.