Zesty Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Name: Zesty Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 egg, whisked; 3 tablespoons unseasoned whole-wheat bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Hungarian or hot paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves, about 1 small sprig; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, about 5 sprigs; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 lemon, zested; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 pound ground chicken
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg, whisked
3 tablespoons unseasoned whole-wheat bread crumbs
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Hungarian or hot paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves, about 1 small sprig
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, about 5 sprigs
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 lemon, zested
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1
In a large bowl, gently mix the chicken, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire, paprika, onion powder, oregano, thyme, brown sugar, lemon zest, 2 healthy pinches of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl.
2
Form into mini meatballs, slightly smaller than a golf ball; it should make 28 to 30 meatballs.
3
Warm the butter and oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
4
Transfer the meatballs to the pan and do not disturb for 3 minutes to brown well.
5
Turn, cooking another 3 minutes without disturbing.
6
Keep cooking until browned and cooked on all sides, but still juicy and plump with a spring to the touch.
7
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
8
Serve atop Collard Green Pesto Linguine, if desired.

310

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground chicken, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 egg, whisked, 3 tablespoons unseasoned whole-wheat bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

Zesty Chicken Meatballs

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