Cheesy chicken pops are excellent butlered hors-d’oeuvre for a party menu. These delicious, cheese oozing bite-sized appetizers are just ideal for big parties where there is lot of mingling around and there is still time for the main course to be served. They can be prepared in advance, even a couple of days prior to the party and stored in the freezer,thawed and fried just before serving.
They can be passed around with party tooth picks or satay sticks and paper napkins/tissues. And if the party is a glamorous one how about trying the tooth picks with swarovski crystals like the ones I found online on blog.timesunion.com
I am serving these hot and melt in the mouth chicken pops at the Fiesta Friday Anniversary party. The biggest and most sophisticated party online. The elegant party host Angie has made sure it is celebrated in style. This week happens to be the ‘Appetizers & Amuse-Bouches’ round. So, I am rushing to Angie’s place @ The Novice Gardener. Two most amazing blogger friends Hilda @Along The Grapevine and Julianna @Foodie On Board are co-hosting this big event.They are going to make sure every one is going to have a great time. Do join us for some fun and feasting 🙂
Cheesy Chicken Pops
What you need:
- 500 g boneless chicken mince
- 1 tsp. red chilli powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp. cumin powder
- 1 tsp. tandoor masala/ chicken masala
- 1/2 a cup fresh cilantro/coriander leaves chopped
Mix all the ingredients and grind without water.Make small balls with this dough.
For the stuffing:
- 1 cup grated cheese( you can add some cream cheese too)
Make a hole in each chicken ball.Stuff each chicken ball with some cheese and seal it with the same dough.
Dipping batter:
- 1 cup plain flour
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- enough water
Combine all the ingredients to make a smooth dipping batter. Dip each chicken ball in the batter and deep fry in medium hot oil.
Serve hot with or without a sauce. Enjoy….
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Yummy! these look delicious
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Thank you 🙂
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Absolutely mouthwatering!!! 😀
I so wish wordpress had a sample a few option for all the food posts!! 😥 😛
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Thank you 🙂 You read my mind. I can never be impressed with technology until I can download food 😉
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Haha 🙂 Ofcourse you can ❤
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Thank you. Sentiment transmitted 🙂
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😀
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OMG! I so wanna taste it!!!
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Aww…I just wish I could get them downloaded on to your plate. Hmm.. Wish..Wish…
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oh wow these look good, my children would steal them all, in fact i think we would figt to get there haha , what a great idea x
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I know 🙂 My kids loved them too. Anything with cheese and it becomes a favourite with them.
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hah your right, we had to stop them eating cheese too late because of ‘apparently’ it keeps them up x
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Haha 🙌🙆Kids will be kids. But I am no better when it comes to cheese. Then get into the guilt trip and starve the next day 😷😀
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🙂
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A party definitely isn’t complete without a good dose of cheesy goodness! 🙂 these look very delicious! 🙂
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Thanks dear 🙂 I love anything with cheese in it.
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Oh wow those looks fantastic!! Happy FF 😀
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Thanks Chef 🙂 Happy FF to you too
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What an amazing appetizer! These look so delicious I am definitely pinning them. Crystal toothpicks? I never knew such a thing existed! Definitely party worthy.
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Thanks Angie 🙂 It gets really popular with the kids.Do let me know when you have tried them. I am rushing to see what you have brought.
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Thanks a lot dear Julie 🙂 Those toothpicks are so glamorous right? Even I happened to come across them. Can be used for some special parties 😃 Thank you again 💕
(Sorry for the previous message. It was mis sent )
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I’m thinking that those pics are too pretty to use as toothpicks, but maybe to secure a wrap of some kind? That would definitely be over the top!
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Yeah that’s a nice idea too ☺
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Oh my goodness this is incredibly yummy!
Yoooooo!
Well done madam, well done!
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Haha 🙂 Thank you so much.
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Any appetizer that can be made ahead of time are high on my list of ones to make when I entertain… yet, these chicken pops are at the top of that list thanks to the delicious flavors you offer! I love everything about them… from the “stick” to provide ease of eating, to the masala flavor, to the cheese… well done, skd! ❤ Delicious!
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Thank you Nancy 🙂 You must still be having the tandoori masala which Sonal sent you. You can try the chicken pop recipe then. Even I like to prepare a few dishes in advance for parties, otherwise I would start panicking on the d day 😓
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These appetizers are making me hungry. Thanks for bringing them along to the party. And those pretty little crystal toothpicks. I must get some for my next party. Happy Fiesta Friday.
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Thank you Hilda😊 The crystal picks are so elegant. .aren’t they? But I am not sure I can see them going in to the trash can after use lol 😢😫
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Ooh these look really good, I’ll definitely want to help myself to some of these!!
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Oh you must Michelle ☺You are going to love them. Thank you and have a nice weekend 💕
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These sound so good! I think my son would love these!
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Thank you 😃 One plate just for your son 👍
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Wow, such a great Indian version to these cheesy chicken lollipops. Love the sticks too, where did you get those from? I’m sure there won’t be many left at today’s gathering, so I hope you’ve made a double batch 🙂
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Thank you so much Loretta 😃 I got those sticks from a local super market. The crystal ones are gorgeous right? I was expecting huge crowds at the fiesta this week, so managed to make enough. Actually made and freezed a day before 💕😃
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They look so yummy and delicious, I like the presentation too. Have a wonderful weekend skd 🙂 🙂
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Thank you so much Linda ☺Have a wonderful weekend too.
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Thanks Linda ☺Have a wonderful weekend too 💕
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I love this! Yumm!!!
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Thank you dear Sarah ☺
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I love those crystal cocktail sticks!! That’s what I call food bling! Your chicken pops look and sound delicious! I can see myself not moving away from this platter at the party! Have you ever tried to bake them? I’m not good with frying so I might give these a go in the oven – may have to change the shape though – hmmmm…
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Thank you so much Selma☺ Aren’t they so elegant. I think we can crumb coat and bake them. I am not sure how the flour batter will take to baking. Have you tried the AirFryer? I have heard it is close to deep frying without the oil.
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I was thinking crumb coat as well – when I give them a try, I will let you know! Air fryer? I must look that up!
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Now this is a FUN appetizer. Yum!! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Ani ☺
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I want to eat these NOW. All of them.
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Yeah. Ok. I am plating them up for you. Go for them. All of them ☺👍
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I am so serious right now. ALL of them.
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ALL of them ☺ 👍
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Nom nom nom !!!
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Haha ☺Can I give you a second serving ma’m
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Yes please, shall I send you my POBox 😃
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Okay ☺Sure.
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Oh my gosh, my son would absolutely go nuts for these (and me, too!)
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Wish I could get it downloaded onto your plate for your son ☺
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Wouldn’t that be great! We’ll take a dozen, please! 🙂
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Yay Yay ☺Coming your way
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Wow excellent.
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Thanks Deepa ☺
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Yummy mouth watering. How do you get such a nice ideas
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Thank you so much. My mom taught me to cook ☺
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Cheesy, chicken appetizers that can be made ahead – thumbs up for me 🙂 Super Bowl is coming up – everyone would love these 🙂
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Thank you Judi😃 It is so convenient to prep some dishes before the d day
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Oh my goodness! Just the sight of these made me moan. They look wonderful, no way I could stop at one!
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The sight of melting cheese is mmmm…. so irresistible right? A hidden plate for you and me Liz 😋
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Looks yummy:-)
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Thank you dear ☺
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getting hungry at the look of it.So tempting
I will ask my daughter in law to make it for me today as I cant resist
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You can come over to my place also. I will keep some for you ☺
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Yum! These look so delicious 🙂
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Thanks dear 😃
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These look fantastic!
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Thank you ☺
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Ok I’m stealing this recipe AND all your pics as my own! !!! Lmbo, no no no I’m just picking sweety. I know it’s not funny, just trying to put a smile on your face in a bad situation lol. Hugs. Looks yummy btw
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Stephy dear. Of course you are a master chef and cook and bake like a pro. My recipes are so much more simpler. I would be on top of the world if you take fancy to any of them😉And you have exclusive rights to pick borrow use any of my recipes😊Thank you for making me smile and caring about me.Sweet Stephy -the lady with a golden heart💛
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