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Pan-Seared Chicken Meatballs

These golden-brown chicken meatballs are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and pack a flavor punch that'll make you forget all about their beefy cousins. Trust me - the secret splash of fish sauce in these 30-minute wonders will have everyone begging for seconds.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves minced or crushed
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce or soy sauce optional
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 egg lightly whisked
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil

Instructions

  • To begin, whisk together the salt, pepper, garlic, crushed red pepper, onion, parsley, fish sauce, and egg.
    1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 3 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, ¼ onion, ¼ cup parsley, 1 teaspoon fish sauce or soy sauce, 1 egg
  • Add the chicken, bread crumbs, and parmesan and mix well to combine.
    Tip: Take about 1 teaspoon of your meatball mixture and microwave it on high for 20 seconds. This allows you to taste your meatballs for seasoning before it’s too late! Taste and adjust for seasoning to your preference.
    1 pound ground chicken, ½ cup plain breadcrumbs, ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, using wet hands, roll your mixture into meatballs about 1.5” large and carefully place in the preheated pan.
    Tip: Run your hands under cold water before forming the meatballs. It will prevent the ground meat from sticking to your hands. You can also try spraying your hands with cooking spray!
    3 tablespoons neutral oil
  • Allow the meatballs to cook, undisturbed for 5 minutes until a deep brown crust has formed on the bottom. Carefully, flip the meatballs to the other side and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
  • Enjoy as a snack or serve with your favorite pasta and sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Pan-Seared Chicken Meatballs
Amount per Serving
Calories
361
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2.3
g
Cholesterol
 
116.5
mg
39
%
Sodium
 
640
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
187.5
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
11.5
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
 
0.25
g
0
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
67.5
IU
1
%
Calcium
 
77
mg
8
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.