CHICKEN MEATBALLS

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3/4 pound), rinsed and patted dry, sliced into 1-inch cubes
1 bacon strip
3 slices sandwich bread, roughly torn into small pieces
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling over the meatballs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the chicken and the bacon on a plate and freeze to chill for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the bread, chili powder, cayenne, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until you have fine bread crumbs. Divide the bread crumbs between two medium bowls. Set one bowl aside and stir the milk into the bread crumbs in the other bowl.
  • Add half the chilled chicken and all of the bacon to the food processor and pulse to combine into a rough mixture. Add the milk-and-bread-crumb mixture to the food processor along with the egg, onion, garlic, and Parmesan and process until very well combined (the mixture will be almost creamy). Add the remaining chilled chicken cubes to the food processor and pulse just to combine. The mixture will be semi-smooth with small chunks of chicken. Using a 1-inch small scoop, divide the mixture into about 30 small meatballs. Place the meatballs on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the freezer and roll the meatballs through the reserved bread crumbs to lightly and evenly coat the surface. Return the meatballs to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat the broiler to high. Drizzle the meatballs with the oil and broil until they're cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with Parmesan and the parsley (if using), rest for 5 minutes, and serve.

NR RABBI VAI
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These chicken meatballs are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef meatballs. I love that they are baked instead of fried, and they are so moist and flavorful.


Aneykia Jnbaptiste
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These chicken meatballs are a great way to get kids to eat more vegetables. I added some chopped spinach and zucchini to the meatballs and they didn't even notice.


Da twins Da twins
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I love these chicken meatballs! They are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I usually serve them with spaghetti and marinara sauce, but they are also great on their own.


josiah animates
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These chicken meatballs are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a double batch and freeze half of them for later. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Aamir Khanx
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I made these chicken meatballs for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser.


Tina Barretto
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These chicken meatballs are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef meatballs. I love that they are baked instead of fried, and they are so moist and flavorful.


KobbyAdams NetworkTV
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I made these chicken meatballs for my kids and they loved them! They are a great way to get them to eat more vegetables. I added some chopped spinach and zucchini to the meatballs and they didn't even notice.


Shobha Karki
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These chicken meatballs are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a double batch and freeze half of them for later. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal.


nikola Violova
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I love these chicken meatballs! They are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I usually serve them with spaghetti and marinara sauce, but they are also great on their own.


Shaho Putr
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These chicken meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I used a combination of ground chicken and ground turkey and they turned out great. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the meatballs and they were a nice addition.


Tarun Halder
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I made these chicken meatballs last night and they were so good! I used ground chicken breast and they turned out really moist and tender. The sauce was also very flavorful and I loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


Jonathan Kayz
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These chicken meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.