Chicken Meatballs with Mozzarella
8 servings
60 minutes
Chicken meatballs with mozzarella are a refined dish of European cuisine, combining the tender taste of chicken mince with gooey and aromatic mozzarella. Their history traces back to traditional Italian recipes where the combination of cheese and meat has always been key. These meatballs, fried to a golden crust and baked to perfection, acquire a rich flavor complemented by a tomato sauce with spicy notes of oregano and basil. The cheese inside creates a pleasant surprise with every bite, melting and softening the meat's texture. They are perfect for a cozy dinner and pair harmoniously with sides like rice.
1
We put the minced meat in a bowl. Add grated garlic and parmesan, eggs, breadcrumbs, oregano, salt and pepper to taste.
- Ground chicken: 1 kg
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Breadcrumbs: 4 tablespoons
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
We mix well. Divide the minced meat into 24 parts. From each, we form a flatbread, placing a ball of mozzarella in the center. We fold the edges over the cheese and shape it into a round meatball.
- Ground chicken: 1 kg
- Mini mozzarella (bocconcini/ciliegine): 24 pieces
3
We coat each meatball in flour. We repeat the same with the remaining minced meat and cheese.
- Wheat flour: 5 tablespoon
4
In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat. Fry the meatballs on all sides until golden brown. Transfer to a baking sheet and send to a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes.
5
While the meatballs are cooking, we prepare the sauce. Finely chop the onion and garlic. In a pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring. Add the garlic and oregano, sauté for another minute while stirring. Add crushed tomatoes with juice, bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Add salt and sugar to taste.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 400 g
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: to taste
6
We serve meatballs with sauce. Rice is a great side dish.
