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Chicken Meatballs with a Kick

Chicken Meatballs with a Kick

These easy chicken meatballs can go from the refrigerator to the dining room table in about 30 minutes. Serve over greens or pasta for a complete meal.
Portions:6
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 pound of ground chicken
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 3 tablespoons of unseasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of hot paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 small sprig
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme leaves 5 small sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
  • 1 zested lemon
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructies

  • Mix the chicken, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, onion powder, oregano, thyme, brown sugar, lemon zest, and salt and pepper (to taste) in a large bowl.
  • Form the meat mixture into meatballs.
  • They should be slightly smaller than a golf ball.
  • Warm the butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the meatballs. Brown on one side for 3 minutes.
  • Turn the meatballs, then brown on the other side for another three minutes.
  • Keep turning as necessary so that all the sides are equally browned.
  • They should still be juicy with a slight spring if you press them.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a paper towel on a plate to drain.
  • Serve hot.
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Recipe Category Chicken

Lemongrass Chicken Meatballs

Lemongrass Chicken Meatballs

Portions:14 meatballs
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Equipment

  • These chicken meatballs have an Asian flavor that your guests are
  • sure to love! This recipe pairs well with white wine.

Ingrediënten

  • 1 pound of ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of Asian fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of minced lemongrass white portion only
  • 1 tablespoon of cilantro chopped
  • ½ tablespoon ginger
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup of grape seed oil
  • 14 small lettuce leaves
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 limes cut into wedges

Instructies

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine chicken, soy sauce, lemongrass, cilantro, ginger,
  • and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and
  • pepper and mix well.
  • Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the
  • baking sheet.
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Pour the oil in
  • and heat until shimmering.
  • Add the meatballs to the pan and cook evenly on all sides.
  • This should take about 5 minutes total.
  • Drain using paper towels.
  • Return the meatballs to the baking sheet. Bake until
  • cooked thoroughly. This should take only 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Season the meatballs with salt and pepper.
  • Line a serving tray with the lettuce and lay the meatballs on
  • top. Garnish with green onions and lime wedges, and serve
  • immediately.
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Recipe Category Chicken

White Wine and Chicken Meatballs

White Wine and Chicken Meatballs

This simple recipe is a great alternative to meatballs with a red sauce. These meatballs can be eaten alone as an entrée.
Portions:5
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 pounds of ground chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • ¼ cup of white wine
  • ½ cup of parsley chopped
  • 1 cup of dried bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs

Instructies

  • Preheat the oven to 450° F.
  • Mix all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir untilcombined thoroughly.
  • Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  • Roll the mixture until golf-ball-sized meatballs, packing firmly.
  • Place the meatballs in the baking dish in even rows.
  • Themeatballs should be touching.
  • Bake until the meatballs are cooked thoroughly.
  • This usually takes about 14 minutes.
  • Let them cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Recipe Category Chicken

Japanese Chicken Meatballs

Japanese Chicken Meatballs

Chicken meatballs, or tsukune, are often found in Japanese restaurants. They are usually found on traditional, round bamboo skewers, but you can also use flat-skewers to help prevent the meatballs from slipping off of their skewers when cooking them. Serve these meatballs with a side of rice.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 medium shiitake mushrooms dried
  • 1 ½ pound of ground chicken or ground turkey
  • ½ cup dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped scallion white
  • 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons of ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon of honey
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ½ teaspoon of ground pepper
  • ¼ cup of mirin or cream sherry
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
  • Metal skewers
  • 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil optional
  • 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds optional

Instructies

  • Place mushrooms in a small bowl.
  • Cover them with boiling water and let soak for 45 minutes.
  • Drain the mushrooms and remove and discard stems.
  • Finely chop the caps.
  • Combine mushroom caps, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg whites, scallion whites, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of ginger, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a large mixing
  • Mix until evenly combined.
  • Shape the mixture into about 24 meatballs, with about 2 tablespoons of meat in each.
  • Place the meatballs on a plate, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • You can refrigerate these for up to one day.
  • Combine mirin (or sherry), soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat.
  • Stir in the cornstarch mixture, and reduce heat to mediumlow.
  • Cook until thickened, which is usually within 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Prepare half of the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grill rack.
  • Use either charcoal or gas.
  • Thread four meatballs on each metal skewer.
  • Grill the meatballs over direct heat until marked, turn once.
  • This usually takes 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • If you try to turn them too early, then the meat will stick to the grill.
  • Move the grilled meatballs to the unlit/unused side of the grill.
  • Brush the tops with the glaze and grill for 2 minutes.
  • Repeat the process on the other side.
  • Move the meatballs to a serving platter.
  • Drizzle any remaining glaze and sesame oil over the top of the meatballs.
  • Sprinkle the meatballs with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve.
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Recipe Category Chicken
Country Japanese

Middle Eastern Chicken Meatballs

Middle Eastern Chicken Meatballs

These chicken meatballs are traditional in the Middle East. This dish can be eaten alone or these meatballs can be served in a pita pocket. It can also be served either hot or cold.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 cooked chicken breasts
  • 2 slices of white bread crusts removed
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of ½ of a lemon
  • Flour for rolling
  • Oil for frying
  • Milk for soaking bread

Instructies

  • Mince chicken with a food processor or chop the chicken extremely fine if a food processor is not available.
  • Soak bread in milk and squeeze the slices dry.
  • Rip the bread into pieces.
  • Combine the chicken, bread, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Shape the meat mixture into balls.
  • Meatballs should be 1 inch or less in size.
  • Roll the meatballs in flour and fry them in oil.
  • The meatballs will be dark golden when they are fully cooked.
  • Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice over each meatball.
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Recipe Category Chicken / Side Dish

Easy Chicken Meatballs

Easy Chicken Meatballs

Chicken meatballs are a healthy alternative to using ground beef. These chicken meatballs have a lighter texture; they are simply delicious! Eat these with your favorite pasta and sauce.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 pound of ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup of Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup of breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons of oregano
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Instructies

  • Mix ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic oregano, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Be sure that all of the ingredients are combined evenly.
  • Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Warm olive oil over high heat in a large non-stick skillet.
  • Place meatballs in pan (8 at a time), and cook until each side is browned evenly.
  • This generally takes about 8 minutes per meatball.
  • Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon to drain excess oil.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce.
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Recipe Category Chicken / Side Dish

Kid-Friendly Turkey Meatballs

Kid-Friendly Turkey Meatballs

This recipe is unbelievably fast and easy. Serve them with pasta or just eat them with ketchup. Kids can help out with this easy recipe as well!
Portions:18 Meatballs.
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds of ground turkey
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ⅓ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Instructies

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Grease a 9×13 baking dish with the olive oil and place it in the oven while the oven preheats.
  • Mix together the rest of the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Using your hands works best.
  • Form the meat into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
  • Place the meatballs 1 inch apart in the baking dish.
  • Press each meatball to flatten the bottoms slightly.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Then, turn the meatballs over and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • They should be slightly crispy on the outside.
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Recipe Category Kids / Turkey

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs

These turkey meatballs are slow-cooked to preserve their tenderness and flavor. These meatballs are spiced just right to make them perfect for your next pot luck. You can also serve these over pasta or as meatball subs.
Portions:8
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 pounds of ground turkey
  • ⅔ cup of Panko
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons of dried basil
  • ¾ teaspoon of salt
  • ½ teaspoon of pepper
  • 1 large sweet onion sliced
  • 2 cans of crushed tomatoes 28 ounces each
  • Chopped fresh basil for serving (optional)

Instructies

  • Beat the egg in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the turkey, Panko, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Avoid over mixing.
  • Roll into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
  • Place the meatballs on a large baking sheet.
  • Place onion slices on the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Top with one of the cans of crushed tomatoes.
  • Coat a large skillet with remaining tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Lightly brown the meatballs for about 1 minute on each side.
  • Layer the crockpot with each batch.
  • Pour the remaining can of tomatoes on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 6 ½ hours.
  • Garnish with basil before serving.
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Turkey

Italian Turkey Meatballs

Italian Turkey Meatballs

This simple recipe has the health benefits of turkey, but the Italian flavor of a classic ground beef meatball. Eat this dish by itself or with a side salad for easy healthy eating.
Portions:6
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 pound of lean ground turkey
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • ¼ cup of onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup of parsley finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ½ teaspoon of pepper
  • ½ teaspoon of oregano
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ½ cup of dry breadcrumbs

Instructies

  • Mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowls.
  • Use your hands, and make sure the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Spray a nonstick skillet lightly with cooking spray.
  • Cook the meatballs in batches for 5 or 6 minutes, or until cooked thoroughly.
  • The meatballs should be browned on the outside.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Category Turkey
Country European / Italian

Veggie and Turkey Meatballs

Veggie and Turkey Meatballs

This healthy recipe is great as a side dish. Mix up a big batch and use them as a side dish all week!
Portions:6
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 pounds of lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup of carrots finely chopped
  • ¼ cup of zucchini finely chopped
  • ¼ cup of onion finely chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon of sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • ¾ cup of chicken broth

Instructies

  • Mix the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl until combined thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the meatballs and cook until browned. Turn frequently.
  • This should take about 7 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup of chicken broth.
  • Cover and reduce the heat.
  • Cook until the liquid is nearly absorbed, usually about 7 minutes.
  • Add remaining broth and increase heat to medium.
  • Cook uncovered until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Category Side Dish / Turkey
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