Chicken Meatballs with Tomato Ginger Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Meatballs with Tomato Ginger Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g minced fresh chicken; 12 small onion; ½ cup dried breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint; salt and pepper; 1 egg; ¼ cup flour; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 12 small onion; 1 clove garlic; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 cup chicken stock; Tabasco sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint (extra); 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (toast in a dry pan over medium heat until golden); ½ cup sour cream; cooked hot penne pasta

Servings: persons

500 g minced fresh chicken
12 small onion
½ cup dried breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
salt and pepper
1 egg
¼ cup flour
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 small onion
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup chicken stock
Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint (extra)
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (toast in a dry pan over medium heat until golden)
½ cup sour cream
cooked hot penne pasta

1
Mix together the chicken mince, onion, breadcrumbs, cumin, plenty of salt and pepper to taste, and the egg.
2
Roll into small meatballs using about 1 tablespoon of mix per ball.
3
Dust with the flour.
4
Heat the oil in a large frying pan, and brown the meatballs well on all sdes.
5
Cook until almost done through-about 8 minutes.
6
Add to the sauce and cook for about 15 minutes more.
7
SAUCE: Heat the oil in a pan or wok over medium heat, and cook the ginger and garlic until softened-about 3 minutes.
8
Add the cumin and cook for 1 minute more.
9
Add the sauce, stock and tabasco simmer uncovered for 5 minutes before adding the meatballs.
10
TO SERVE: Stir the extra chopped fresh mint, toasted pine nuts and sour cream gently through the meatballs and sauce, and serve over cooked penne pasta.

903

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g minced fresh chicken, 12 small onion, ½ cup dried breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken Meatballs with Tomato Ginger Sauce 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.

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Chicken Meatballs with Tomato Ginger Sauce

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