Mary-nated (Marinated) Chicken Balls
Middle Eastern spices elevate this chicken ball to an exotic status and this is the perfect make ahead and reheat appetizer to serve at a party for fuss free entertaining. Created in honor of my mom Mary's 70th birthday.
Ingredients
| Lean ground chicken/Turkey | 1 Pound | |
| Red chili flakes | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Oregano | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Smoked paprika | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pomegranate molasses | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Feta cheese | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Red onion | 1/2 | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Chopped parsley | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Pickled turnip | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Oil | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (For Deep Frying) |
Directions
MAKING
Combine all the above ingredients together.
Shape and form small balls.
Heat the oil and fry the balls for 5 - 7 mins (may need less time).
Drain on a paper towel.
SERVING
Skewer with a fancy pick and serve.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 207Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16 g24.6%
Saturated Fat 3 g15%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 610 mg25.42%
Total Carbohydrates 4 g1.3%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 1 g
Protein 16 g32%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
