Baked chicken meatballs

Appetizers - Baked chicken meatballs by Vicentia E. - Recipia

Grate the vegetables and squeeze them well for these baked chicken meatballs, which brown after about 40 minutes at 180°C and have a soft center. Mashed potato keeps the mixture tender, while the dill and thyme stay subtle alongside the chicken flavor. I use ground chicken breast for this mixture. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 55 minutes. Rest: 15 minutes. Total: 90 minutes. Serves: 4. About 340 kcal and 49 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

  • 1000 ml water
  • 300 g large potato
  • 160 g carrots
  • 150 g onion
  • 800 g ground chicken breast
  • 1/2 egg (25 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 10 g dill

Preparation

1. Peel the potato, cut it into cubes about 3 cm across and boil it in 1000 ml water for 15 minutes, until a fork slides easily into it. Drain and mash. 2. Finely grate the carrots and onion, then squeeze them well. 3. Put the ground meat, mashed potato, squeezed carrots and onion, half the egg, salt, pepper, thyme and dill in a bowl. Mix until the mixture comes together, then chill for 15 minutes. 4. Preheat the oven to 180°C. I make them a little larger, since they shrink in the oven, then arrange the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. 5. Bake for about 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn them after 20 minutes; they’re ready when browned on both sides.

Notes

Green onion can replace the regular onion; use 2 stalks (30 g), and the egg is the allergen in the mixture. Serve them with cabbage salad or leafy greens. For 8 servings, double all the quantities; coarsely ground meat keeps more texture than very finely ground meat. If the mixture seems too soft, chill it for another 10 minutes before shaping the meatballs. The baked ones keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use thigh meat instead of breast?

Yes, replace the 800 g of breast with 800 g of boneless, ground thigh meat; the mixture will have a little more fat.

How big should I make the meatballs?

Shape them about 5 cm in diameter; they shrink a little as they bake.

How do I reheat them?

Arrange them in a single layer on a tray and heat for 8 minutes at 160°C.

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Category: Appetizers Author: Vicentia E. Views: 832 Date: 12.11.2024
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