Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Calories: 15
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we introduce you to a mouthwatering twist on this classic dish that will leave you craving more. Tender chicken meatballs bathed in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce infused with a surprising ingredient that takes the flavors to a whole new level.
Ingredients
Chicken meatballs
- 1 lb (500 g) Ground chicken (you can also use turkey or a mix of ground meats)
- ½ cup (50 g) Fine bulgur (or breadcrumbs or semolina) Soaked in water for 20 mins then drained completely
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 2 small Garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley chopped
- ½ tsp Paprika sweet or hot
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch or potato starch
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper powder
Tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 large Garlic cloves minced
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 2 med Bay leaves
- 2 sprigs Rosemary
- 2 - 4 sprigs Thyme
- 14 oz Crushed tomatoes canned
- 1 cup (240 ml) Chicken broth or water
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper powder
Instructions
- Meatball mixture - Combine all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl, but do not overmix. Let the mixture rest for 15 to 20 minutes. Pro tip - Overmixing will make tough meatballs. Resting will help the flavors develop.1 lb Ground chicken , ½ cup Fine bulgur (or breadcrumbs or semolina) , 1 small Onion, 2 small Garlic cloves, ¼ cup Fresh parsley, ½ tsp Paprika, ½ tsp Ground cumin, ¼ tsp Turmeric powder, 2 tbsp Cornstarch, ¼ tsp Kosher salt , ½ tsp Black pepper powder
- Shape —Take a small portion of the mixture, about the size of a golf ball, and shape it into small meatballs, about 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking tray while you prepare the sauce.Pro tip - You can make these meatballs ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you are ready to cook them.
- Sauté — Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet and sauté the garlic and onions until translucent. Then, add the spices and herbs, followed by the tomato sauce and broth.2 tbsp Olive oil, 2 large Garlic cloves, 1 small Onion, ½ tsp Paprika, ½ tsp Cumin powder, 1 tsp Oregano, 2 med Bay leaves, 2 sprigs Rosemary , 14 oz Crushed tomatoes, 1 cup Chicken broth or water, ½ tsp Kosher salt , ¼ tsp Black pepper powder, 2 - 4 sprigs Thyme
- Simmer — Cover the pot and leave to simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Then, gently place all the chicken meatballs into the sauce. Cover and continue to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Finish - Taste and adjust seasoning. Then, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
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