chicken margherita meatballs

EAST MOLINE, IL
Updated on Jun 4, 2013

A nice healthy dish packed with flavor.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CHICKEN MEATBALLS
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 clove minced galic
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1/3 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
  • GLAZE FOR MEATBALLS
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • FRESH BRUSCHETTA
  • 6 - roma tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 pound cooked thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta

How To Make chicken margherita meatballs

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, combine egg, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, milk, salt and pepper. Mix well with a wire whisk, making sure the tomato paste is completely dissolved. Add ground chicken, grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Use your hand to mix ingredients together. Mixture will be somewhat wet. Form medium size balls and place onto ungreased baking sheet or very large baking dish. Make the glaze by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl, then brush over meatballs. Bake for about 30 minutes or a little longer if needed.
  • Step 2
    While meatballs are baking prepare Bruschetta. Whisk together chopped garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil.When combined slowly drizzle in oil.Add tomatoes and let sit for 20 minutes at room temp.
  • Step 3
    Cook pasta al dente. Toss pasta with your Bruschetta, add meatballs and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake

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