Description
Succulent marry me chicken meatballs promise romance on a plate, delivering irresistible Italian-inspired flavors that spark culinary passion. Creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and perfectly seasoned chicken create an unforgettable dining experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 0.5 lb ground turkey
Dairy and Wet Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup milk
Seasoning and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken and turkey in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of meats.
- Add minced garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, eggs, and milk to the meat mixture, mixing gently to maintain a tender texture.
- Incorporate dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper into the mixture, blending thoroughly without overworking the meat.
- Fold in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh parsley, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and mixture to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using slightly moistened hands, form the mixture into uniform meatballs approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs to enhance browning and prevent sticking.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Optional: Drizzle with heavy cream and additional parmesan cheese before serving for extra richness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Moistening hands with water prevents meat from sticking while shaping meatballs, creating smoother, more uniform shapes.
- Chilling mixture before forming meatballs helps ingredients bind together, resulting in firmer, more cohesive texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to accurately check internal temperature, ensuring chicken and turkey are fully cooked without drying out.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain meatball structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg