These family-friendly chicken meatballs are packed full of flavor and easy-to-make. The best part is that they can be served with anything you like salads, potatoes, rice, even made in a burger. Possibilities are endles. I like to make the mixture for the meatballs a day before, like this all the wonderful spices can marinate together. We love them and I like to serve them with fresh salad and baked potatoes at our house. My kid loves them! Here is what you will need.
Ingredients
1 onion
9 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 clove(s) of garlic
salt
pepper
100 g bread
1 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar
1/4 bunch parsley, finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoon(s) mint leaves, finely chopped or oregano or savory
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 heaping tablespoon(s) paprika, smoked
5-6 sprig(s) thyme (optional)
500 g ground chicken
1 egg
Instructions
Hit up your pan over high heat and let it get very hot.
Chop the onion and thinly slice the garlic.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan.
Add the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté.
Add the sugar and let it lightly caramelize.
When the onion softens and turns a little golden, remove from the heat and set aside.
Cut up the slices of bread and place them in a food processor along with the parsley, mint, sautéed onion mixture, bouillon cube, paprika, and thyme.
Process until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Do not overmix or else the mixture will become dough-like.
In a large bowl add the bread mixture, the ground chicken, 5 tablespoons of olive oil, the egg, salt, and pepper (seasoning optional).
Knead with your hands until all of the ingredients are well combined.
Place a nonstick pan or grill pan over medium heat and let it get very hot. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Shape the mixture into meatballs.
Add them to the pan and cook for about 4 minutes on each side. You can also cook them in the oven. Preheat your oven to 200-220* C set to fan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
When ready, remove from the heat and serve.
Serve the chicken burgers with bulgur wheat, sautéed vegetables, your choice of herbs, and drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil.
If you make them, don't forget to take some photos and tag me, so I can see your creations. Use @simona.seres on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram or @sam.creative.corner on Instagram as well.
Bon Appétit
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