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Crispy Chicken Parm Meatballs Baked in Tomato Sauce
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Crispy Chicken Parm Meatballs Baked in Tomato Sauce

55 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • ground chickenMeat500 g
  • egg (beaten)Other1 piece
  • breadcrumbsBakery60 g
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy50 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • parsley (chopped)Produce10 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • olive oil (for shallow frying)Pantry120 ml
  • tomato saucePantry700 ml
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy200 g

per serving

Nutrition

456kcal

Carbs
16 g
Proteins
32 g
Fat
30 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Baking dish
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Make the meatball mixture

    • In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic and parsley.
    • Season with salt and black pepper and mix until just combined.
    • Roll into evenly sized meatballs.
    Step 1
  2. Shallow fry the meatballs

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
    • Fry the meatballs in batches until deeply golden and crispy on all sides.
    • Drain on a plate lined with paper towel.
    Step 2
  3. Bake in the tomato sauce

    • Spread the tomato sauce in a baking dish.
    • Nestle the fried meatballs into the sauce.
    • Bake at 200 °C until the sauce is bubbling and the meatballs are cooked through.
    Step 3
  4. Broil with cheese

    • Scatter the shredded mozzarella over the meatballs and sauce.
    • Broil until the cheese is melted and golden in spots.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Spoon the meatballs and sauce onto plates and serve hot.
    Step 5