Vegetarian Crispy Chicken Balls

Satisfy your craving for crispy, golden perfection with these irresistible Vegetarian Crispy Chicken Balls! Crafted using protein-packed textured vegetable protein (TVP), this plant-based alternative mimics the texture and juiciness of chicken while offering a guilt-free twist. Flavored with a bold blend of spices like paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder, and coated in a crunchy layer of panko breadcrumbs, each bite is a delightful medley of flavors. Perfectly fried until golden brown, these vegan-friendly bites are paired with a flaxseed meal "egg" for binding and fried to perfection in vegetable oil. Whether you're entertaining guests or indulging in a weeknight treat, serve these delectable balls with your favorite dipping sauce for a snack that's as satisfying as it is wholesome. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, these vegetarian delights are destined to be a hit on the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)
• 1.5 cups Hot vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup Chickpea flour
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal
• 5 tablespoons Water
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 2 cups Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, pour the hot vegetable broth over the TVP and let it soak for about 10 minutes until rehydrated. Drain any excess liquid.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine flaxseed meal with 5 tablespoons of water and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken, creating a flax egg.

Step 3

Mix the rehydrated TVP with chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and soy sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Add the prepared flax egg to the TVP mixture and mix until all ingredients are incorporated.

Step 5

Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter.

Step 6

In a shallow bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs. In another shallow bowl, place the cornstarch.

Step 7

Roll each ball first in cornstarch, then dip back into the flax egg mixture to moisten again, and finally roll in the panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.

Step 8

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).

Step 9

Carefully place the coated balls into the hot oil, a few at a time, without overcrowding the pan.

Step 10

Fry the balls for about 3-4 minutes each, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 11

Remove the crispy balls from oil and drain on paper towels.

Step 12

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1301.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5005.2

Total Fat 433.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 268.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5368.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 138.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 476.9mg	0%
Iron 27.6mg	0%
Potassium 5061.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 14.2%