Chicken Balls
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 50 min
Serves: 8
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Imagine a plate of golden, crispy bites that are as comforting as they are delicious. These tender chicken balls, perfectly seasoned and encased in a crunchy breading, are a delightful treat for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Paired with a rich, creamy mushroom soup, they create a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply indulging during a quiet evening at home, this dish is sure to bring warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 Slice Day-Old Bread
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/3 Cups Milk (or Chicken Broth)
- 2 Cups Chicken - Cooked, Chopped
- 1 Tbsp Parsley - Chopped
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 1 - Egg - Beaten
- 3 Lbs Shortening
- 1 Can Mushroom Soup
- 1/2 Cup Mushrooms
Directions
Directions
- Remove crusts from bread; pull bread into 1/2-inch cubes with fingers.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan.
- Add flour; stir until well blended; cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Cool.
- Add chicken and seasonings; mix well.
- Chill for 2 to 3 hours.
- Shape into 4 or 5 balls.
- Roll in egg, then in bread.
- Return balls to refrigerator; let stand for 2 to 3 hours or until coating has dried.
- Heat shortening in deep fat fryer to 375 degrees.
- Fry Chicken Balls in shortening until brown.
- Drain on absorbent paper.
- Place mushroom soup, remaining butter, mushrooms and remaining milk in saucepan; bring to boiling point.
- Serve with Chicken Balls.
- Chicken Balls may be frozen; remove from freezer about 1 hour before frying.
Nutrition
Per serving · 8 servingsCalories
450
Fat
30 g
Saturated fat
10 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Sugar
2 g
Fiber
1 g
Protein
20 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
100 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 Slice Day-Old Bread
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/3 Cups Milk (or Chicken Broth)
- 2 Cups Chicken - Cooked, Chopped
- 1 Tbsp Parsley - Chopped
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 1 - Egg - Beaten
- 3 Lbs Shortening
- 1 Can Mushroom Soup
- 1/2 Cup Mushrooms
