These Baked Sweet Chilli Chicken Balls make a great meal or snack for the whole family!
This Baked Sweet Chilli Chicken Balls recipe is a variation of my popular Baked Chicken, Zucchini and Cheese Balls recipe. In this version, I’ve cut down on the amount of cheese, added some extra vegetables and added a good splash of sweet chilli sauce to help gives these yummy little morsels an extra kick.
The result is tasty chicken meatballs which can be enjoyed as a snack, are great for lunchboxes (just pop them into a thermos) and also make an easy family meal when served alongside some extra veggies, rice or even homemade chips.
Tips for Making these Baked Sweet Chilli Chicken Balls
- When putting this recipe together using a Thermomix, you can use a chicken breast instead of chicken mince. Simply cut the chicken into 4cm pieces and mix on speed 5 for 10 seconds, or until minced.
- You can add extra sweet chilli sauce to this recipe if you would like more of a ‘kick’. Alternatively if you are making this recipe for young children, you can also reduce the amount of sweet chilli sauce that is used.
- To serve, add some steamed veggies and rice or you can enjoy with a salad.
- These Chicken Balls are also a great finger food for your next party.
- This recipe is freezer friendly.
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Baked Sweet Chilli Chicken Balls
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken mince
- ½ cup zucchini grated
- ½ cup carrot grated
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ tablespoon onion flakes
- 2 & ½ tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and lightly grease a non stick baking tray.
- Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix well to combine.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop up the chicken mixture and shape into balls. If you find the mixture is still a little ‘wet’ you can add some more breadcrumbs to help it ‘stick’ together and shape into balls.
- Place the chicken balls onto your prepared baking tray and cook for 16 - 18 minutes or until they begin to turn golden and are cooked through when tested.
Notes
Nutrition
Thermomix Baked Sweet Chilli Chicken Balls
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken mince you can also use chicken breast for this recipe - cut into 4cm pieces.
- 80 grams zucchini cut into 3cm pieces
- 50 grams carrot cut into 3cm pieces
- 40 grams stale bread 2 slices
- 40 grams parmesan cheese cut into 3c pieces
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ tablespoon onion flakes
- 2 & ½ tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and lightly grease a non stick baking tray.
- Place the stale bread and parmesan cheese (which has been cut into 3cm chunks) into your Thermomix bowl and mix for 8 seconds, speed 8 to grate. Set aside until needed.
- Without washing the bowl, add the zucchini and carrot and mix for 5 seconds, speed 4 to grate.
- Add the cheese and breadcrumbs along with all other remaining ingredients to your Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds, speed 4 to combine.
- Scrape down the sides of your Thermomix bowl and mix for a further 10 seconds on speed 4 to combine.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop up the chicken mixture and shape into balls. If you find the mixture is still a little ‘wet’ you can add some more breadcrumbs to help it ‘stick’ together and shape into balls.
- Place the chicken balls onto your prepared baking tray and cook for 16 - 18 minutes or until they begin to turn golden and are cooked through when tested.
Notes
Nutrition
Enjoy!
Kristie
I am so excited to try this! Have you done this in the Air Fryer?
Lauren Matheson
Ooh I haven’t tried in the air fryer yet but now I want to!