Light, soft, and tasty: chicken meatballs with zucchini and carrots are a perfect idea for a delicious yet very simple main course. Baking makes them golden on the outside and soft on the inside, without making them heavy, while the vegetables add freshness and a touch of color. They are ideal for a family dinner, can be prepared in advance and reheated as needed, or served as finger food if you make them a bit smaller. An easy and quick recipe that everyone will love!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Oven
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 200.25 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 19.03 (g) of which sugars 1.57 (g)
- Proteins 20.24 (g)
- Fat 4.79 (g) of which saturated 1.28 (g)of which unsaturated 1.87 (g)
- Fibers 1.87 (g)
- Sodium 271.95 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 4 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 10.58 oz ground chicken
- 1 zucchini
- 1 carrot
- 1 egg
- 3.53 oz white sandwich bread
- 1 clove garlic (to taste)
- parsley
- 1 tbsp Grana Padano grated cheese (to taste)
- as needed breadcrumbs
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Bowl
- Grater
- Pan
- Baking tray
- Food processor
Preparation
Wash the zucchini, peel the carrot. Grate them with a coarse grater (or with a food processor) and place them in a pan (1).
Add a drizzle of oil, a pinch of salt, and cook them for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, so they release their water.
Once ready, transfer them to a bowl and let them cool.
With a small mixer, chop the sandwich bread with the garlic and a tuft of parsley.
Add the mixture to the vegetables and also the ground meat (2).
Add the egg, slightly beaten, a pinch of salt, and the Grana Padano, if you like.
Mix the ingredients and adjust the consistency with a little breadcrumbs if necessary.
Now form medium-sized meatballs, slightly flattened. Coat them in breadcrumbs and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper (3).
Drizzle the meatballs with a bit of oil and bake them at 375-400°F for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through.
Adjust the time based on the size of the meatballs and the characteristics of your oven.
The chicken meatballs with zucchini and carrots are ready, serve them hot or warm, as a delightful main course.
Tips and notes
You can use ground chicken, or a chicken-turkey mix. Alternatively, you can take chicken breast and mince it with a mixer.
You can use white or whole wheat sandwich bread, pancarré, or any bread you have at home, even stale.
FAQ
Can I cook the meatballs in a pan?
Sure, you can brown them in a pan with olive oil or vegetable oil. Alternatively, you can cook them in an air fryer, spraying them with a little oil.
