Chicken meatballs with sauce: the recipe in 3 moves

- Preparation time 25 Min.
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Cooking time 15 Min.
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Difficulty Media
- Portions 4
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Calories per Serving 320
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Type of plate According to
Chicken meatballs with sauce are a tasty and light main course, suitable for both adults and children!
Soft and flavorful, they are an excellent alternative to classic red meatballs and go perfectly with tomato sauce. To make quality meatballs, it is essential to choose quality ingredients, starting with Farchioni Extra Virgin OliveOlive Oil , whose light fruity aroma enhances the delicate flavor of the chicken and gives the sauce a velvety texture.
Ingredients
- 400gr fresh chicken mince
- 2 medium eggs
- 60gr breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil EVO
- 400gr of tomato puree
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- q.b. salt
- q.b. black pepper
- q.b parsley
- q.b. raw basil
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Instructions
1. Make the sauce: in a bowl combine ground chicken, bread crumbs soaked in milk, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Olive Oil EVO, salt, pepper and parsley.
2. Mix well until the mixture is smooth.
3. Shape the meatballs: with lightly greased hands shape the meatballs, the size you prefer (preferably not too big).
4. In a large skillet, sauté minced garlic or onion in 3 tablespoons Farchioni Extra Virgin Olive Olive Oil .
5. Cook the meatballs: add the tomato puree, season with salt and pepper, add the meatballs and let them cook for about 25 minutes.
6. At the end of cooking, add a few basil leaves and a drizzle of raw Extra Virgin Olive Olive Oil to enhance the flavors of the dish.
Cook the sauce, then insert the meatballs!
Some necessary tips:
- Use a quality chicken mince; this will help make the meatballs soft and juicy.
- Use breadcrumbs preferably fresh bread, thanks to this, in fact, the meatballs will have a unique flavor, just like grandma's!
- Use Extra Virgin Olive Olive Oil : use itboth in the dough to give softness and in cooking for a rich, enveloping sauce.
- Enrich the mixture with herbs , such as thyme or oregano, or add a pinch of nutmeg for a stronger flavor.
- Use a quality tomato puree to give the sauce an authentic flavor.
Farchioni Extra Virgin Olive Olive Oil : The touch that makes the difference
Farchioni s light fruity Extra Virgin OliveOlive Oil is an essential ingredient for this recipe. Its balanced flavor profile enhances the sweetness of the tomato and the delicacy of the chicken meat, without covering the flavor. Let's see how best to use it:
- Meatball dough: adding a drizzle ofOlive Oil EVO makes the meatballs more tender and flavorful.
- Sauté for sauce: browning garlic or onion in extra virgin Olive Oil allows you to create a fragrant and rich base.
- Finishing the dish: a drizzle of rawOlive Oil before serving gives a fresh touch and an irresistible aroma.
- Find all the Farchioni Extra Virgin OliveOlive Oil you can buy in our online shop
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