Asian Chicken Bites herald in the Year of the Dragon

We're off to a Chinese New Year party tonight to herald in the Year of the Dragon.  In China, it's known as "Spring Festival," the literal translation of the Chinese name so we need to dress in bright colours.  I've got a chinese jacket which I bought from Vinnies for a 'Host a Murder' Party so I think I'll wear that.

龍 Dragon

辰 Chen

February 5, 2000

January 23, 2012

February 10, 2024

Asian Chicken Bites
These tasty little chicken balls are ideal for party / finger food.  I hope the dragon likes them!
500g minced chicken
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 tbsp ginger finely grated

1 to 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
1  birdseye chilli finely chopped and/or 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
2 spring onions finely chopped or 1 onion
1/4 bunch coriander finely chopped
1 egg white, beaten (you can use the whole egg if desired)
Soy sauce to taste
squeeze of lemon juice
Vegetable oil

Combine all ingredients then roll into small balls, (using damp hands to assist this process.)  Pan fry in oil until golden, or for a lighter dish, arrange chicken in a baking dish, on baking paper and cook in a hot to moderate oven for approx 20 minutes until turning golden. (For best results start with a hot oven and turn down a little after 10 minutes)  Makes approx 30  bite sized balls.  Serve with a squeeze of lemon and garnish with coriander or mint.