2024-04-24 15:50:30
I’m sure that following trying these chicken meatballs you’ll be sure that you’ll want to include this recipe in your everyday menu. Delicious, super soft and easy to make. In other words, perfect!
And best of all, you can freeze it!
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Delicious, juicy and easy to make, these chicken meatballs are a great recipe to include on your weekly menu.
Ingredients
- 700 g skinless chicken breast;
- 1 medium onion;
- 3 cloves of garlic;
- 1 whole egg;
- 120 g of solid ricotta;
- 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs;
- 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese;
- 1 teaspoon of lemon pepper – you can use any seasoning you want;
- 1/2 cup of fresh parsley;
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Instructions
- In a food processor, start processing the chicken. Use the pulse function until a paste forms;
- Then add the onion, garlic, egg, ricotta, breadcrumbs, parmesan, seasoning and salt and process until combined;
- Lastly add the parsley and process until smooth;
- Make balls with the dough;
- If you are going to freeze them, place them in the freezer until they are very firm;
- If you’re preparing it right away, you can bake it, or quickly sear it – in a non-stick frying pan with a little olive oil until it turns golden and finish cooking in your preferred sauce.
How do I freeze my chicken meatballs?
Having ready-made and frozen foods can make everyday life a lot easier, right? And you’ll be happy to know that these meatballs can be frozen.
You can do this while they are still raw. To do this, simply arrange the balls of dough on a board, leaving space between them and, once they are firm, separate them into portions.
However, you can also freeze it already ready to speed up your daily life even more.
Ways to serve meatballs
Without a doubt, one of the best features of this recipe is its versatility when preparing, such as:
- Bake in the oven: yes, you can put your meatballs in the oven at 200º and bake for around 20 minutes;
- Prepare in the air fryer: if you’re looking for a crispier crust, preparing it in an air fryer can certainly be a great way. In addition to being practical;
- Cooking in sauce: If you want a juicier preparation, this is definitely the best option! You can throw the raw meatballs directly into the hot sauce. Or, grill them quickly so they stay whole.
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