Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls With Brown Rice

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 15
Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls With Brown Rice, a delicious asian-inspired dish
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1 egg , slightly beaten
3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup yam , cooked and mashed
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh sage , finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
3 tablespoons onions , finely chopped
salt & pepper
1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs ( to coat the balls )
3/4 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs ( or use Italian Herb Bread crumbs )
1 can tomato sauce
6 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup grated carrot
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup green pepper , finely chopped
1 teaspoon chili flakes ( optional )
1 jalapeno pepper , finely chopped ( optional )
3 cups cooked brown rice ( apprx 1 1/3 cups raw rice )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
423
Sugar
28g
Fat
11g
Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls With Brown Rice is a popular takeout dish that you can easily make at home with this simple recipe. Ground chicken is mixed with breadcrumbs and yam to create flavorful balls that are then coated in Italian herb breadcrumbs and fried until crispy and golden brown. The sweet and sour sauce is made with honey, balsamic vinegar, and grated carrot, and is the perfect accompaniment to the crunchy chicken balls. Served over a bed of brown rice, this dish is a satisfying and healthy meal that is perfect for any night of the week.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, egg, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, mashed yam, sage, parsley flakes, mustard powder, onions, salt, and pepper.
2.Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
3.Roll the balls in the remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs mixed with Italian herbs, making sure they are evenly coated.
4.In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken balls and cook until browned on all sides
5.While the chicken balls are cooking, whisk together the tomato sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, grated carrot, Worcestershire sauce, green pepper, chili flakes (if using), and jalapeno pepper (if using) in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
6.Once the chicken balls are cooked through, pour the sweet and sour sauce over them. Serve with brown rice.

PROS

These Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls With Brown Rice are a delicious and easy Asian-inspired dish that the whole family will love.

They are a great way to get some protein and vegetables into your diet, and the recipe can be easily adjusted to suit your tastes.

CONS

This dish contains a fair amount of sugar from the honey, and the chicken balls are fried in breadcrumbs which can be high in calories and fat.

If you are watching your sugar or fat intake, you may want to enjoy this dish in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of protein and is low in fat if made with ground chicken breast.
The green pepper and grated carrot provide some extra vitamins and minerals, and the brown rice is a good source of fiber.
The honey in the sweet and sour sauce can also provide some anti-inflammatory benefits.

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