Fresh Herb Chicken Meatballs Recipe
In my last cottage cheese sauce recipe, I told you about this famous Fresh Herb Chicken Meatballs recipe so here it is finally!
I say “famous” because it’s the kind of recipe that I’ve already made a dozen times since I tested it a few weeks ago. It’s one of those dishes that becomes a real family ritual…
What I like about these chicken meatballs is that they are very easy and quick to prepare, they are a balanced dish, they are full of flavor and freshness with the herbs that make them up, and they have been extensively tested and approved on numerous occasions. and by a certain number of people… 😉 including my children who are not big fans of fresh herbs…
The principle of these meat croquettes consists of mixing chicken cut into small pieces with fresh herbs, a shallot and a little parmesan. I then form balls which I roll successively in flour, beaten egg, then breadcrumbs.
No need for frying, personally, I just brown them in a hot pan with oil, and I crush them a little with the back of a wooden spoon when cooking, that’s what gives them this flattened side. It’s a real treat !
Fresh Herb Chicken Meatballs Recipe
What ingredients do you need to make this recipe?
- chicken breasts
- a finely chopped shallot
- pressed garlic clove
- some fresh herbs of your choice: chives, flat-leaf parsley, dill, mint
- freshly grated parmesan or pecorino
- a squeeze of lemon juice
- a beaten egg
- flour
- breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper
The details of the ingredients as well as the instructions are available further down the page, in the recipe card.
What will you like about this meatballs recipe:
- its flavors: I love the taste of chicken which goes very well with fresh herbs (chives and flat-leaf parsley), finely chopped shallots and the sweetness of freshly grated parmesan
- its textures: I like the tender and juicy side of the inside of these meatballs and the crunch of the nicely browned breading on the outside
- its level of difficulty: this recipe is extremely simple and quick to prepare. All you need is a good mixer, a little elbow grease (or wrist) to form the balls and turn and play!
And if you like this recipe, I’m sure you will also enjoy homemade Chicken Nuggets, I really invite you to try it too.
What side dish should you serve these chicken meatballs with?
- Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Baked Polenta Fries
- Raw Zucchini Salad
- Roasted Tomatoes
- Sicilian caponata
- Oven-Baked Country Potatoes
- Creamy Mashed Pumpkin
- Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Other recipe ideas that you might also like:
Fresh Herb Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
FOR THE STUFFING
- 400 g of chicken breast
- 1 finely chopped shallot
- 1 clove of pressed garlic
- Some fresh herbs (chives, flat-leaf parsley, dill, mint)
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan or pecorino
- 1 squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
FOR BREADING
- 1 beaten egg
- 4 tablespoons of flour
- 4 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan or pecorino
Instructions
FOR THE STUFFING
- In the bowl of a blender, place all the stuffing ingredients, except the flour, parmesan and lemon juice.
- Mix until everything is in small pieces (but not too much either).
- Transfer to a salad bowl, add the lemon juice (the equivalent of a tablespoon), the flour and the grated parmesan. Mix with a fork until well combined.
- Using your hands, form 16 chicken meatballs and place them in a dish.
FOR BREADING
- In 3 different bowls, pour the flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs as well as the grated parmesan.
- Dip each meatball successively in flour, beaten egg then breadcrumbs. Arrange on a dish.
- Heat a good splash of oil in a pan then place the meatballs in it. Brown all sides for about 10-15 minutes until nicely browned.
- Serve hot as a main course or warm as a starter or appetizer.
Did you make my recipe?
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