Ground Chicken Meatballs

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 40

Servings: people

Light, flavorful, and brimming with fresh herbs, these ground chicken meatballs are tender and vibrant with a lift of lemon zest

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1 pound bratwurst (4 links) , casing removed
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
1 lemon , zested
3 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely minced
12 basil leaves, torn or in chiffonade (optional)
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
flour for your hands, optional

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix well the ground chicken breasts and the bratwurst until well blended.
Add the chopped onion, parsley, mint, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add your chicken balls and cook for about 10 minutes, turning them delicately once in a while until they are golden and cooked.
Serve with torn basil leaves, if you wish.

Equipment

Notes

This recipe is excellent for meal prep, as you can prepare the meatballs the night before or even freeze them. Once you are ready to enjoy them, all you have to do is cook them. If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.