Mini Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mini Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g ground chicken; 2 slices bread, with crusts removed soaked in milk; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; plain flour, for coating; 4 tablespoons olive oil; Sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced finely; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 carrot, diced finely; 1 stick celery, diced finely; 700 g tomato passata; 1 cup cold water; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup pitted green olives, sliced (optional); 1/4 cup chopped herbs (eg, parsley, basil); chopped fresh parsley, to garnish; pasta (optional) or steamed rice, to serve (optional)

Servings: persons

500 g ground chicken
2 slices bread, with crusts removed soaked in milk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
plain flour, for coating
4 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced finely
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 carrot, diced finely
1 stick celery, diced finely
700 g tomato passata
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup pitted green olives, sliced (optional)
1/4 cup chopped herbs (eg, parsley, basil)
chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
pasta (optional) or steamed rice, to serve (optional)

1
Make meatballs Mix mince with bread, beaten egg, parmesan and
2
parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Shape into small balls and coat lightly in flour.
3
Heat oil in pan and shallow fry meatballs over medium heat for 10 minutes until lightly browned all over. Remove and set aside.
4
Make sauce Heat oil in shallow pan and fry onion, garlic, carrot and celery for 5 minutes until softened. Add passata and water and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened and slightly reduced. Add cream and stir. Return meatballs to pan and heat through.
5
Add olives and chopped herbs to mix and stir. Sprinkle with parsley to garnish. Serve with pasta or steamed rice, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 ground chicken, 2 slices bread, with crusts removed soaked in milk, 1 egg, beaten, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Mini 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.

Mini Chicken Meatballs

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