Italian Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Name: Italian Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 net 500 grams Ground chicken thigh and/or breast; 100 grams Lotus root; 1 Green onions or scallions; 1 Egg; 2 tsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sake; 2 tsp Grated ginger; 1/4 *Minced onion; 4 tbsp *Ketchup; 2 tsp * Pesto genovese (or fresh basil); 1 Tabasco (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Mince the lotus root (but not too finely).
2
Chop up the green onions into small pieces.
3
Finely mince the onion for the sauce and soak in water.
4
Put the ground chicken, lotus root, green onions, and seasonings in a bowl and mix well.
5
Make bite-sized balls, heat some oil (not listed) in a frying pan, and fry the meat balls.
6
While frying, pat dry the soaked onions with a paper towel.
7
Mix with the ingredients to make the sauce.
8
Sauce If you don't have pesto, finely chop up some fresh basil or use store-bought basil pesto.
9
Or add minced garlic for fragrance.
10
Add Tabasco to taste!
11
It's great for adults who want that extra punch!

111

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 net 500 grams Ground chicken thigh and/or breast, 100 grams Lotus root, 1 Green onions or scallions, 1 Egg, and more.

Yes, Italian Chicken Meatballs 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!

Italian Chicken Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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