Baked Chicken Meatballs

The Baked Chicken Meatballs are a healthier option than fried ones. They are delicious and can be served as starters. They are super easy to make and you’ll want to try these out pronto.

Yield: 20 Balls

Prep. Time: 20 Mins

Baking Time: 20 Mins

Ingredients:

[ Standard Measure: 1 cup = 250 ml ]

• Chicken Mince – 450 gms
• Onion (finely chopped) – 1 medium
• Corriander Leaves (chopped) – 4 tbsp.
• Light Green Chillies (finely chopped) – 2 to 4
• Red Chilly Flakes – 2 tsp.
• Sriracha / Chilly Sauce – 1 tbsp.
• Ketchup – 2 tbsp.
• Small Bread Slices – 4 + 4
• Egg (lightly beaten) – 1
• Milk – ¼ cup
• Oil – a little
• Salt – 1 tsp.

Step 1:     Break and soak 4 slices of the bread in the milk.

Step 2:     Take the other 4 slices and pulse them in your mixer to make the fresh bread crumbs.

Step 3:     Take it in a bowl. Squeeze the bread soaked in milk and add to it.

Step 4:     Add the green chillies, corriander, chilly flakes, ketchup, Sriracha and mix well.

Step 5:     Now add the beaten egg and mix. Then add the fresh breadcrumbs and mix again.

Step 6:     Line a baking tray with foil or parchment paper. Oil your palms. Divide the mixed mince into about 20 portions and shape each portion into a ball and place on the baking tray.

Step 7:     Pre-heat the oven to 200° C for 10 minutes and then place the baking tray into it and bake at 180° C for 20 minutes. Serve hot with your favourite dip.

Note:

• You can adjust the amount of red chilly flakes and green chillies to your taste.