Typically made from beef, meatballs (bakso) can also be made from chicken. This dish is a favorite for many. Chicken meatballs can be served in the same way as traditional beef meatballs.
You can make chewy chicken meatballs at home with simple ingredients. Curious? Here are some recipes you can try.
1. Clear Broth Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients for Meatballs:
- 500 grams chicken breast fillet
- 100 grams small ice cubes
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mushroom seasoning
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 50 grams sago flour
- 50 grams tapioca flour
- 2 liters water
Ingredients for Broth:
- 1.5 liters chicken broth
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk green onion, sliced
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- Salt and mushroom seasoning to taste
- Cooking oil
Garnishes:
- Boiled yellow noodles
- Sliced mustard greens
- Sliced celery
- Sliced green onions
- Tomato sauce
- Sweet soy sauce
- Fried shallots
- Lime
- Chili sauce
Instructions:
- Making the Meatballs:
- Grind the chicken and ice cubes in a food processor.
- Add egg whites, garlic powder, mushroom seasoning, baking powder, and salt. Blend again.
- Add sago flour and tapioca flour, blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into balls and boil them in water until cooked and floating. Drain.
- Making the Broth:
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Sauté garlic, green onion, and pepper. Add to the boiling broth.
- Add the meatballs, salt, and mushroom seasoning to taste.
- Serving:
- Arrange the garnishes like noodles and vegetables in a bowl.
- Pour the meatballs and broth over them.
- Add other garnishes as desired.
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2. Flourless Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients:
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1 chicken egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp mushroom seasoning
- 1 liter water
Instructions:
- Mix all the ingredients and knead until easy to shape.
- Boil water.
- Shape the mixture into balls and boil until they float.
- Drain and serve.
- These chicken meatballs can be served with broth or used in soups and other dishes.
3. Chicken Meatballs with Carrots Recipe
Ingredients:
- 200 grams chicken, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, coarsely grated
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 pack chicken broth seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg white
Instructions:
- Boil water first. While waiting, prepare the meatball mixture.
- Mix all the ingredients and knead until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into balls using a spoon and drop them into boiling water.
- Cook until the meatballs float.
- Remove and briefly immerse in ice water.
- Prepare meatball broth.
- Serve meatballs with delicious broth.
4. Chicken Meatballs Stuffed with Quail Eggs Recipe
Ingredients:
- 6 boiled quail eggs
Meatball Mixture:
- 1 chicken egg
- 250 grams ground meat
- 1 tbsp powdered milk
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
Broth Ingredients:
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 750 ml chicken broth
- 3 lettuce leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 30 grams carrots, julienned
- Sliced green onions
Instructions:
- Mix ground meat with milk, egg, flour, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Stir well.
- Divide the mixture into 6 parts. Wrap each part around a quail egg to form a ball.
- Broth:
- Boil the broth, add garlic and salt.
- Add the meatballs and cook until they float.
- Add carrots and lettuce. Cook until tender.
- Serve hot.
5. Blender Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients:
- 250 grams chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cube mushroom broth
- 2 ice cubes
- Water for boiling meatballs
- Broth
Instructions:
- Cut chicken into small pieces. Blend chicken with seasonings in a blender.
- Transfer blended chicken to a bowl with ice cubes.
- Mix thoroughly while boiling water.
- Shape into balls and drop into boiling water.
- Cook until the meatballs float, then drain.
- Serve meatballs with hot broth.
Enjoy these delightful chicken meatball recipes at home!
