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These balls are the best protein snack to make ahead and nibble on from the fridge! No need to reheat. Or another option is to make a whole lot to serve with rice noodles and veggies for the family!
Gluten Free Thai Chicken Balls require No breadcrumbs. No egg!
Why I Love This Recipe
I love this recipe because they are simply delicious and so easy to make! I love adding black sesame seeds as a different option plus a hint of chilli for some spice!
ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE
Ingredients
- FREE RANGE CHICKEN MINCE: You can choose breast or thigh for this recipe
- TAMARI: The GF option to soy sauce and taste better, lighter and not as dominate
- SHALLOTS: A perfect alternative to onion for this dish and no crying!
- CHINESE 5 SPICE: Another fab spice that will become your best friend in the spice department. It makes every dish taste authentic
- SESAME OIL AND BLACK SESAME SEEDS: Definitely worth the purchase from your local Asian Grocer as will come in handy for all of your Asian Dishes!
- TO SERVE: CORIANDER AND CHILLI (OPTIONAL)
Instructions
- Let’s get cooking! Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. (I do this all the time to save extra washing up!)
- In a bowl, add the chicken mince, five spice, shallots, tamari and sesame oil. At this point you can add grated zucchini and carrot if you would like extra veg.
- Roll up the mixture into golf size balls. Place on oven tray. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle over black sesame seeds
- Bake for 20 mins
- Once cooked, place in a bowl and sprinkle fresh coriander and diced chilli
Tips and Tricks
Can I serve this as a family meal?
Absolutely! I love to serve these balls with rice noodles or steamed rice along with Asian Greens
Can I use beef or pork mince as an alternative?
For sure! Yum!
Can I freeze this dish?
Yes! Make a million and freeze them as back up!
Gluten Free Thai Chicken Balls
Gluten Free Thai Chicken Balls are addictive and a great snack for drinks or just in the fridge to pick at!
Ingredients
- 1kg Free Range Chicken Mince
- 2 Sticks Shallots, diced
- 4 tbsp Tamari
- 4 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 4 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Let's get cooking! Preheat oven 180c. Line oven tray with baking paper (I do this all the time to save extra washing up!)
- In a bowl, add the chicken mince, 5 spice, shallots. tamari and sesame oil. At this can add grated zucchini and carrot if you would like extra veg.
- Roll up the mixture into golf size balls. Place on oven tray, Drizzle with sesame oil and black sesame seeds Bake for 20 mins
- Once cooked, place in bowl and sprinkle fresh coriander and diced chilli
Nutrition
Serving: 1100g | Calories: 829kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 82g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 390mg | Sodium: 1279mg | Potassium: 2445mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 5mg
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