Description
Succulent chicken meatballs dance in a creamy honey and mustard sauce, bringing Mediterranean comfort to dinner tables. Delicate spices and smooth sauce promise a delightful culinary journey that will satisfy your craving for something extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Cooking/Garnish:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- Optional: extra parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, gently blending ingredients until evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into uniform meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter, ensuring consistent size for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, reaching 375°F, which will help achieve a golden-brown exterior.
- Carefully place meatballs into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized crust, rotating periodically for approximately 8-10 minutes.
- While meatballs cook, prepare the sauce by whisking honey, dijon mustard, heavy cream, butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Once meatballs are fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F, transfer them to the sauce, gently coating each piece.
- Plate the meatballs, drizzling remaining sauce over the top and garnishing with freshly chopped chives.
- Optionally, sprinkle additional parsley for enhanced visual appeal and fresh herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- Ensure ground chicken is cold when mixing to help maintain moisture and prevent dense meatballs.
- Use a light touch when combining ingredients to avoid overworking the meat, which can create tough meatballs.
- Test one meatball first to check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper in the mixture if needed.
- For gluten-free option, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg