Baked Chicken, Potato and Cheese Balls
Boiled chicken and potato kneaded with egg, kashar cheese and olive oil, rolled into walnut-sized balls and baked. Each of about 25 balls has 85 kcal and 7 g protein.
- Protein · 100 g
- ≈17 g
- Energy · 100 g
- ≈206 kcal
- Total
- 30 min
- Makes
- About 25 balls
Per serving (1 ball): 7 g protein · 85 kcal
A lighter, oven-baked take on deep-fried chicken croquettes. Potato and cheese keep the balls soft and filling, and a final blast of high heat gives them a lightly crisp outside. With protein, carbs and fat in one bite, they're handy for athletes and meal prep.
Method
Boil the chicken breast and potatoes separately, then let them cool a little.
Mash the potatoes in a bowl and shred the chicken into it.
Add the egg, grated kashar, olive oil and breadcrumbs.
Knead into a smooth, even mixture.
Roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls.
Arrange them on a tray lined with baking paper.
Bake in a preheated 190 °C oven for 20 minutes.
Raise the heat to 220 °C and bake for another 5–10 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition declaration
Each serving (1 ball) contains:
- Energy356 kJ85 kcal4%
- Fat3.8 g5%
- of which saturates1.5 g8%
- of which sugars<0.5 g0%
- Salt0.20 g3%
of an adult’s reference intake.
| Typical values | Per 100 g | Per serving1 ball | %RI**per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 862 kJ 206 kcal | 356 kJ 85 kcal | 4% |
| Fat | 9.2 g | 3.8 g | 5% |
| of which saturates | 3.6 g | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3.4 g | 1% |
| of which sugars | 0.5 g | <0.5 g | 0% |
| Fibre | 1.0 g | <0.5 g | |
| Protein | 17 g | 7.0 g | 14% |
| Salt | 0.49 g | 0.20 g | 3% |
* Estimated from the ingredient amounts; not stated in the source.
** Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Per-100 g values are calculated from the estimated weight of the finished dish (~1030 g).
Tips
- The breadcrumbs stop the mixture sticking to your hands, so don't skip them.
- Once cooked, wrap the balls in baking paper and pack them in a bag to take with you.
FAQ
Why bake instead of fry?
The original idea fries them in hot oil; baking avoids the extra oil while still browning the outside.
How many does it make?
About 25 walnut-sized balls with these amounts.
