Sage & Onion Chicken Balls
- 55 min
- Serves 4
- 6 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 35 to cook. These Sage & Onion Chicken Balls capture the comforting flavors of a classic roast dinner in bite‑size form. Seasoned stuffing and juicy chicken mince bake up golden and flavorful, making them perfect for a quick autumn supper or a make‑ahead snack.
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Method
Tip the sage and onion stuffing mix into a bowl, pour over the boiling water and stir well; let rest for 15 minutes until cool enough to handle.
Add the chicken mince to the bowl and season with salt and ground black pepper.
Using your hands, combine the mince and stuffing thoroughly.
Scoop level portions of the mixture with an ice‑cream scoop or by hand.
Drizzle a little olive oil on your hands and roll the balls firmly.
Place the balls on a lined baking tray and repeat until all mixture is used (about 20 balls).
Add a little more oil to your hands after every few rolls to prevent sticking.
Roast in a 400°F fan oven for about 35 minutes, turning once, until cooked through.
Tips while you cook
- Rest the stuffing mix
- After adding boiling water, let the sage and onion stuffing sit for 15 minutes until cool enough to handle.
- Oil your hands to prevent sticking
- Drizzle a little olive oil on your hands before rolling each ball and re‑apply after every few rolls.
- Turn halfway through roasting
- Rotate the chicken balls once during the 35‑minute roast.
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Chicken meatballs, 3 ways
Three creators posted their own. Most use egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, garlic cloves and lemon.
- Mediterranean Diet Plan45 min23 ingr.Only this one uses ground chicken, parsley and dill
- Amy Sheppard55 min6 ingr.Only this one uses sage and onion stuffing mix and boiling water
- Emily English50 min16 ingr.Only this one uses cottage cheese, brown onion and red chilli
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