Rolling tender chicken meatballs in coconut takes them to another level

Key points

• A chicken meatball recipe with a sweet, fragrant coconut coating offers a tender, savoury bite. Chicken mince is marinated for 30 minutes, rolled into small balls and air-fried at 180°C for 18 to 20 minutes, or oven-grilled at 200°C for 30 minutes, depending on size.
• The cooked balls are rolled in a mayonnaise and chilli sauce, coated in shredded coconut, then served on lettuce.
• Loi included carrot flower garnishes when he served the dish on Recipe of the Year.