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Honey Butter Chicken Balls

These Korean-inspired honey butter chicken balls are packed with flavor, coated in a sticky, garlicky honey butter sauce
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine asian fusion, korean

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Balls:

  • 750 g chicken breast minced
  • 1 red bell pepper blended, chopped, and strained
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tsp MSG optional, but enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • Handful of chopped spring onion greens

For the Coating:

  • 1 egg whipped
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

For the Honey Butter Sauce:

  • 4-5 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter for sautéing garlic
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp butter additional
  • 2 tbsp honey adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch slurry mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with ½ cup water

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor or blender, mince the chicken breast and red bell pepper together.
  • Transfer to a mixing bowl and add garlic powder, black pepper, white pepper, chili flakes, MSG, sesame oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and chopped spring onions.
  • Mix everything well until the mixture is fully combined and holds together.Lightly oil your hands and shape the mixture into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
  • Place the chicken balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze them for 15 minutes before coating.
  • Dip each chilled chicken ball into the whipped egg, then coat in panko breadcrumbs to ensure a crispy texture.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  • Fry the balls until golden brown and crispy (about 5-6 minutes).
  • Remove and drain on a paper towel.
  • In a pan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté chopped garlic until fragrant.
  • Add soy sauce, sriracha, brown sugar, chili flakes, and additional butter, stirring well.
  • Pour in honey and mix until everything is combined.
  • Slowly add the cornstarch slurry, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
  • Toss the crispy chicken balls into the honey butter sauce, making sure each piece is fully coated.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
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