Chicken Meatballs With Tomato-Balsamic Glaze Recipe

Name: Chicken Meatballs With Tomato-Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Meatballs; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound ground chicken (preferably not all breast meat); 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons seasoned Italian bread crumbs; Tomato-Balsamic Glaze; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

For the Meatballs
1 large egg
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground chicken (preferably not all breast meat)
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons seasoned Italian bread crumbs
Tomato-Balsamic Glaze
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, combine egg, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, milk, salt and pepper. Mix well with a wire whisk, making sure the tomato paste is completely dissolved.
3
Add ground chicken, grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Use your hand to mix ingredients together. Mixture will be somewhat wet. Form medium size balls (I think it's easiest to use a 3-tablespoon ice cream scooper with a wire scraper) and place onto ungreased baking sheet or very large baking dish.
4
Make the glaze by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl, then brush over meatballs. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball registers 160 degrees. Remove from oven and serve.

332

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Meatballs, 1 large egg, 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Chicken Meatballs With Tomato-Balsamic Glaze falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Meatballs With Tomato-Balsamic Glaze

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