These delicious little balls are the perfect high protein snack on the go and can also be packed for some high-quality meal prep. Quick and easy these chicken balls are a breeze to make.
Chicken Balls
PREP TIME: 10 mins
BAKE TIME: 20 mins
WAIT TIME: 5 mins to cool
TOTAL TIME: 35 mins
SERVINGS: 11 (2 balls per serving)
AUTHOR: Fry Fam
INGREDIENTS
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 (4oz) bag plain plantain chips, crushed
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp dried cilantro leaves
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the onion, crushed plantain chips, ground chicken, salt, and spices and mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into 2″ balls.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 mins. Halfway through baking time, turn the balls so that the other side gets evenly browned.
Fry Fam’S TIPS
- Is an excellent choice for a meal prep option before the week.
NUTRITION (Per serving)
CALORIES: 102 cal, CARBOHYDRATES: 11g, PROTEIN: 10g, FAT: 3g, SATURATED FAT: 0.3g, SODIUM: 109mg, POTASSIUM: 95mg, FIBER: 0.4g, SUGAR: 0g, VITAMIN A: 8%, VITAMIN C: 1%, CALCIUM: 20mg, IRON: 0mg
