Welcome to the world of delectable chicken rice balls, a culinary delight where flavors meld harmoniously to create a symphony of taste. These bite-sized morsels are not just a meal; they are an experience, a journey into the culinary arts that will leave your palate craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipe for chicken rice balls, a recipe that promises to tantalize your taste buds and make you the star of your kitchen.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
ORANGE CHICKEN KEBABS WITH FRIED STICKY RICE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Orange chicken is always great, but it's even better paired with sticky rice balls and fried to golden brown perfection. These skewers are great for dinner, or to pass around as a party snack. The marinade works double duty here - use half to flavor the chicken and reduce the other half to make a sticky glaze to brush over the finished kebabs.
Provided by Tresha Lindo
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 kebabs
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Rinse the sushi rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear, then transfer to a medium bowl, cover with water, and soak for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- While the rice is soaking, marinate the chicken: In a medium bowl, mix together the orange juice, chicken stock, orange zest, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. 3. Transfer half of the marinade to a large bowl, setting the rest aside.
- Add the chicken thighs to the large bowl of marinade. Toss to coat, then cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Drain the rice, then add to a heavy-bottomed pot with the water and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed. 6. Remove the pan from the heat, keeping covered, and let the rice steam for another 10 minutes. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the rice into 20 1-inch (2 ½ cm) balls, then place on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot until it reaches 375°F (190°C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Add the reserved marinade to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce by half, about 4 minutes.
- Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and the water in a small bowl, then add to the reduced marinade and whisk to combine, until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the remaining ⅓ cup (40 G) cornstarch, the flour, and salt.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the flour mixture. Toss until well coated.
- Leaving ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) of space at the top, alternately thread 2 rice balls and 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer, allowing them to touch.
- Fry the skewers in the hot oil, a few at a time, for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to the wire rack to drain. Brush the skewers with the sauce.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the scallions and sesame seeds. Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
HONEY TERIYAKI CHICKEN WITH RIPE PINEAPPLE SPEARS AND BLACK AND WHITE RICE BALLS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan or large griddle over medium high heat.
- Bring water to a boil in a small covered pot. Add butter, salt and rice to the pot. Return the water to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and replace cover. Simmer 18 minutes and remove rice from heat. Take the lid off the pot to cool rice a bit. Scoop rice into balls with an ice cream scoop and your hands. Dampen hands with water to work with rice if it is very sticky. Set rice balls on a plate and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
- While your rice is cooking, lightly coat chicken with oil, salt and pepper. Place chicken on hot grill and cook 6 minutes on the first side.
- While chicken is cooking, bring chicken broth and ginger to a boil. Stir in honey. When honey has dissolved into broth, add teriyaki sauce and sesame oil and reduce heat to simmer.
- Turn chicken and coat liberally with honey teriyaki sauce using a basting brush. Cook chicken 4 minutes, turn again and baste liberally again with sauce, then cook 2 minutes longer. Remove chicken to a plate. Garnish chicken with sliced scallions.
- While chicken cooks on the second side, peel and cut a ripe pineapple into 8 spears. Cut off top and bottom of pineapple. Set pineapple upright and trim away skin in strips from top to bottom. Halve pineapple lengthwise and quarter each 1/2, lengthwise. The core is edible, but may be trimmed if you wish. Pineapple can be very acidic. Spears set in cold water for just 1 minute will keep the fruit from stinging your lips when it is eaten. Serve with chicken and rice balls
CRISPY CHICKEN TERIYAKI RICE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, salt, white pepper, water, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, honey, sesame oil, mirin, cooking oil, bell pepper, carrot, short grain rice, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, scallion
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large measuring cup, combine water and cornstarch. Stir until combined and add soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, honey, sesame oil, and mirin. Mix well.
- Season sliced chicken breast with salt and pepper, then pour ¼ cup (60 ml) of the sauce over the sliced chicken just until covered, and set aside. Mix the sauce with the sliced chicken, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, pour the rest of the sauce and stir occasionally as it comes to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Set aside in a bowl.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon cooking oil and raise heat back to medium-high. Place sliced chicken pieces in the pan and cook for 3 minutes, flip, and cook an additional 3 minutes. Pour 1 tablespoon of the reduced sauce over the chicken and stir. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining cooking oil into the skillet and add the julienned vegetables. Season with salt and white pepper, and cook 3-4 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Add back the chicken and gradually add just enough sauce to coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Take ⅓ cup (65 g) of cooked rice and flatten out on a piece of plastic wrap. Layer the cooked chicken and vegetables in the center of the rice and wrap the rice around the fillings. Form into a square shape and repeat with the remainder of the rice and filling. Chill rice balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Dip the rice ball in beaten eggs, then coat with panko. Shake off any excess bread crumbs.
- Heat ½ inch (1 cm) oil in a skillet to 350˚F (180˚C) and fry for 3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Move to a cooling rack, and season with salt.
- Cut in half and serve with the remaining sauce for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 779 calories, Carbohydrate 125 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 11 grams
CHICKEN RICE BALLS
Here's a fun way to serve two delicious staple-chicken and rice. Topped with the creamy mushroom sauce, these are one of my husband's favorite foods.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, saute celery and half of the onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour. Add broth; cook and stir for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Stir in rice, chicken, cheese, egg, salt, chili powder and poultry seasoning until well mixed. , Shape 1/4 cupfuls into balls. Roll each in cornflake crumbs and place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine soup, milk and remaining onions. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth and heated through; serve over balls.
Nutrition Facts :
TERIYAKI CHICKEN AND RICE BALLS
This family-friendly recipe is a great way to get the kids in the kitchen: while you stir together the quick, healthy DIY teriyaki sauce, the kids can can help make the rice balls. This recipe is also one that you can make ahead and pack for a picnic, lunch, or on-the-road meal. If you prefer to use a microwave instead of the stove in Step 3, simply follow the instructions on the rice package.
Provided by Uncle Ben's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips UNCLE BEN'S®
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Skewer tenders individually and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and cornstarch. Divide sauce evenly into 2 small bowls.
- Brush 1 bowl of soy and mirin mixture evenly over chicken tenders. Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until tenders are cooked through. Remove chicken from oven and brush remaining bowl of soy and mirin mixture evenly over cooked tenders.
- Empty rice into a small saucepan, add 2 tablespoons water, and cook on medium until heated through, breaking up with a spoon and adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed. Transfer rice to a medium bowl and let cool slightly; add vinegar and mash with a fork until the rice is sticky.
- With wet hands, press and squeeze a heaping tablespoon of rice into a ball. Repeat until all rice is used (about 8 rice balls). Sprinkle rice balls evenly with furikake, gently pressing seasoning into rice. Serve with chicken tenders.
STEAMED-CHICKEN RICE BALLS WITH DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 5h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse rice and soak for 2 to 3 hours. Drain and set aside.
- Mix together the chicken, egg, onion, water chestnuts, jalapenos, cilantro, and salt in a bowl. Shape into 24 (1-inch) balls.
- Cover a baking sheet with waxed paper. Spread the rice onto a flat surface and roll the balls of chicken to coat with rice. Place the rice balls on the waxed paper, cover with a second piece of waxed paper, and refrigerate or freeze for at least 1 hour. Once chilled, you can transfer the rice balls to an airtight container, separating them with layers of waxed paper, and refrigerate or freeze for future use.
- When it's almost time to serve, boil water in a pot or the bottom half of a steamer. Line the steaming basket or top half of the steamer with the lettuce leaves, place the rice balls on top of the lettuce, cover, and steam over a rolling boil for about 30 minutes.
- To make the dipping sauce, stir together the soy sauce, lime juice, and simple syrup. Serve in a small bowl alongside the rice balls.
SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN BALLS WITH BROWN RICE
The sauce is lovely poured over the rice. The balls seem quite soft when you are making them but they do firm up during the cooking. If you wish firmer chicken balls add more bread crumbs, but only a few. Make sure that you coat them well with crumbs so they turn golden when you are browning them. A green salad goes well with this dish.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Mix all the Chicken Ball ingredients together except the 1/4 cup crumbs and Italian herbs.
- Use your hands to evenly blend all the ingredients together.
- Form 2" Balls, roll them in your hands to get them even and well formed (you should have 12 balls).
- Mix the 1/4 cup of crumbs& Italian herb.
- Coat each ball with the crumbs, place on a plate and put in the fridge while making the sauce and cooking the rice.
- Put your Brown rice on to cook it make take 30 minutes depending of your cooking method.
- Put all your sauce ingredients in a saucepan, stir well, bring to a boil and simmer apprx 20 minutes or until it has thickened slightly.
- Brown the chicken balls in a lightly oiled skillet, roll them around so they get golden all over.
- Pour the sauce over them cover and simmer for 15 minutes over medium-low heat, turn them once or twice.
- Serve with hot cooked Brown Rice.
- I like the sauce over the rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.9, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 144, Sodium 864.1, Carbohydrate 93.5, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 35.7, Protein 30.4
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh chicken, fragrant rice, and flavorful vegetables will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the chicken or rice. The chicken should be cooked through but still juicy, and the rice should be fluffy and tender.
- Be generous with the seasonings. The chicken and rice balls should be flavorful, so don't be afraid to add plenty of salt, pepper, and other spices.
- If you're using a food processor to make the chicken mixture, be sure to pulse it only until the chicken is finely chopped. Over-processing will make the mixture too mushy.
- When shaping the rice balls, be sure to pack the rice tightly so that they hold their shape when cooked.
- Serve the chicken rice balls with your favorite dipping sauce. Sweet and sour sauce, hoisin sauce, or chili sauce are all good options.
Conclusion:
Chicken rice balls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They're perfect for parties and potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice.
With a little planning and effort, you can easily make chicken rice balls at home. Just follow the tips in this article and you'll be sure to create a delicious and memorable dish.
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