Laurel’s Balsamic Chicken Meatballs
Who doesn’t love meatballs? Asian, Italian, Italian/American, Mexican or Swedish. Beef, chicken, lamb, pork, tofu or turkey. Large, small, baked, braised, fried or steamed, every culinary culture has a version & just about everybody enjoys meatballs. Historians trace their origins to 207 BC mainland China. We’re celebrating National Meatball month with a recipe from the talented home chef & our friend Laurel. The recipe is from The Crepes of Wrath & not just for spaghetti. Laurel used Villa Graziella Organic balsamic vinegar di Modena for a moist & flavorful meatball. Served with couscous & a mixed green salad for a healthy & delicious week night dinner. Extras went into a tasty sandwich with Laurel’s homemade ricotta. Makes 15 meatballs.
Simple Ingredients
Meatballs
1 egg
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound of ground chicken
½ cup fresh grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Italian seasoned or regular bread crumbs
Balsamic-Tomato Glaze
¾ tablespoon Villa Graziella Organic Balsamic Vinegar di Modena
1 tablespoon Villa Graziella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon sugar in the raw
Easy Directions:
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, milk, salt & pepper, making sure the tomato paste is completely dissolved.
Add the ground chicken, cheese & breadcrumbs.
Using clean hands, mix ingredients together to form medium size balls (approx. 2-3 tablespoons round), you can also use a small ice cream scooper.
Place meatballs onto a foil or parchment lined and/or greased baking sheet.
Make the glaze by whisking all of the ingredients together in a small bowl
Brush the glaze over meatballs (a soup or table spoon works too).
Bake approx. 30-35 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball registers 160 degrees. You can also test the meatballs with a fork.
Remove from oven.
Serve & enjoy using extra balsamic on a small plate for dipping.
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