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Side Dishes

Chicken and Herb Balls

The mixture of herbs and spices in these bite-sized chicken balls ensures that each one just bursts with flavour.

Makes 16

Difficulty
Easy
Preparation Time
Less than 10 minutes
Cooking Time
Less than 20 minutes
Other Time
Chilling time. See method
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Spice rating
Mild
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Ingredients to make 16

  • 500g
    Chicken mince
  • 4
    Spring onions, trimmed and very finely chopped
  • 2
    Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 1
    Red chilli, deseeded and very finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp
    Coriander leaves, very finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp
    Mint leaves, very finely chopped
  • 1 tsp
    Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp
    Ground ginger
  • 1 tsp
    Ground cumin
  • -
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • To Serve

  • -
    Lime wedges

Approximate Times

  • Preparation :
    Less than 10 minutes
  • Cooking :
    Less than 20 minutes
  • Other :
    Chilling time. See method

Method

  1. Place the spring onions, garlic, chicken mince, red chilli, ground spices and chopped herbs into a mixing bowl. Season and, using your fingers, mix thoroughly. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment.
  3. Divide the mixture into 16 portions and then shape each portion into a ball. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and serve hot, accompanied with a fresh tomato salsa or low fat natural fromage frais, if desired, and lime wedges.