Chicken meatballs

Name: Chicken meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: Chicken roasted or rotisserie 5.5 oz; Mozzarella cheese 1 oz; Breadcrumbs 2 ½ tbsp; Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 3 tbsp; Eggs 1; Oregano to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Eggs 1; Breadcrumbs to taste; Vegetable oil for frying to taste

292

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 292
Carbohydrates g 8.6
of which sugars g 0.4
Protein g 7.6
Fats g 25.3
of which saturated fat g 4.37
Fiber g 0.4
Cholesterol mg 62
Sodium mg 303

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Makes: 9 pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

If you, too, are a fan of chicken thighs but never know what to do with the leftover breast part when you buy a rotisserie chicken or roast a chicken at home, we have just the solution for you! Chicken meatballs are tender, crispy bites that everyone, young and old alike, will love. They feature a popular filling: stringy mozzarella! Transform a dry and unappetizing chicken breast into something truly special with these chicken meatballs, which are perfect for many occasions - they can even be served as a simple appetizer. So, make plenty of them, serve them with a wide variety of sauces, and enjoy with friends!

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INGREDIENTS

292

Calories per serving

Ingredients for 9 meatballs: Chicken 5.5 oz (160 g) - roasted or rotisserie; Mozzarella cheese 1 oz (30 g); Breadcrumbs 2 ½ tbsp (20 g); Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 3 tbsp (20 g); Eggs 1; Oregano to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

For breading and frying: Eggs 1; Breadcrumbs to taste; Vegetable oil to taste - for frying

Preparation

How to prepare Chicken meatballs

To prepare your chicken meatballs, first separate the bones of the cooked chicken from the meat and remove the skin 1; you can use either the breast or the thighs. Next, pull apart the pieces of meat with your hands (2-3).

Add the egg 4, breadcrumbs 5, and Parmigiano cheese 6.

Add the oregano leaves 7 and a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix everything together with your hands 8 until the mixture is nicely dense. Next, cut the mozzarella into small pieces. Take a portion of the meat mixture, bearing in mind that you will need to make 9 meatballs, and flatten it in the palm of your hand to form a shell 9.

Place a couple of pieces of mozzarella in the center 10, and seal the mixture around it to form the meatball 11. Repeat this process for the others and arrange them on a tray lined with parchment paper 12.

Next, beat the egg in a small bowl, pour the breadcrumbs into another, and heat the oil until it reaches a temperature of 340°F (170°C). Once the oil is hot, dip each meatball first in the egg 13 and then in the breadcrumbs 14. Fry the meatballs for a couple of minutes maximum 15, until golden brown,

then use a skimmer to drain the meatballs from the oil 16, and transfer them to a paper towel. Season with salt 17 and serve your meatballs while still hot 18!