Stunning Chicken Flower Meatballs with Gooey Cheese Center
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About Stunning Chicken Flower Meatballs with Gooey Cheese Center
Create a show-stopping dinner with these elegant Chicken Flower Meatballs! Tender chicken mince is combined with soaked rice, herbs, and spices, then shaped into beautiful flower-like forms. Each bite reveals a surprise center of melting cheese, making this dish both visually stunning and incredibly delicious.This Italian-inspired recipe is perfect for impressing guests or adding a touch of flair to your family meal. The combination of savory chicken, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese creates a harmonious flavor profile that will leave everyone wanting more.Serve these Chicken Flower Meatballs hot, allowing the cheese to ooze out for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Prepare to be amazed!
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Prep15 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken Meatballs
- 200 gm Chicken ground
- 1 Large Egg
- 2 tsp Ginger-Garlic-Chili Paste combine finely minced fresh ginger (1 tsp), adjust to taste), and finely chopped green chilies (3, garlic (6 cloves, minced)
- 1 tsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Paprika or a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat, sweet
- 1.5 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 50 gm Long Grain Rice soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
- 2 cubes Cheese processed
For the Chili-Garlic Sauce
- 3 Chilies fresh, red
- 6 clove Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 3 drops Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar, white
- 2 tbsp Water to adjust sauce consistency
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Mixture
- Combine ground chicken, egg, ginger-garlic-chili paste, all-purpose flour, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Shape the Meatballs
- Roll the chicken mixture into small, round meatballs. Place a cube of processed cheese in the center of each meatball, then carefully close the meatball around the cheese, ensuring it's completely sealed.
Coat and Steam the Meatballs
- Gently coat each meatball with the soaked rice, pressing it lightly to adhere. Steam the meatballs for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
Make the Chili-Garlic Sauce
- Combine the red chilies, garlic, salt, and vinegar in a food processor or blender. Blend until a smooth, thick sauce forms. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
Serve
- Serve the steamed chicken flower meatballs hot, drizzled with the chili-garlic sauce. Garnish with extra chopped chilies if desired.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For extra flavor, marinate the ground chicken for 30 minutes before mixing with other ingredients.
- If you don't have a steamer, you can cook the meatballs in a shallow pan with a little water, covered, until cooked through.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for variation in flavor. Pepper jack or mozzarella would work well.
- To make the rice stick better, slightly dampen your hands with water before coating the meatballs.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.6gSodium: 855mg
Nandini Diwakar
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This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Looks so flavorful! Thanks for posting.
Such a tempting dish! Thank you.
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try it.
This is amazing! Excited to make it.