Keep the crew satisfied while they wait for the main course, and impress them at the same time, with this deliciously-unexpected appetizer.

This fun recipe is brought to us by HealthierTalk.com reader Aban K., who suggests that you might want to serve it as a side dish as well. Aban says try serving it with green coconut chutney or tamarind chutney that you can pick up at an Indian or gourmet food store.

This special-occasion “everything-in-moderation” recipe can be made a bit healthier by choosing organic chicken, cheese, eggs, and cream and by using a heart-healthy monounsaturated oil like olive oil.

Ingredients:

• 2 large chicken breast diced
• 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste
• 1 large pinch white pepper
• 2 egg whites
• 1 dessertspoon (about two teaspoons) cream
• 4 green chillies
• 1 slice bread break in pieces
• 1 handful shredded tasty cheese
• Salt to taste
• Flour to coat the chicken balls
• Oil of your choice to fry

Method:

In a food processor, add the chicken, ginger garlic paste, salt, pepper, green chillies, 1 egg white, shredded cheese, slice of bread and cream.

Blend in processor until the chicken mixture resembles a coarse mince (do not over mince it.)

Put the chicken mixture in the fridge for about 2 hours minimum.

Make small lemon sized balls, dip them in flour and 1 egg white and fry till golden brown.

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