Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
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3ouncespork fat, or fatty bacon, diced
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3ouncescrumbled fresh French breadcrumbs
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⅓cupsautéed onions (Optional)
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1largeegg, beaten
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1tablespoonwhite wine
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3clovesgarlic, finely minced
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¼cupchopped parsley
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1 ½teaspoonskosher salt
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½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
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¼teaspoonchili flakes
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¼teaspoonfennel seeds, crushed
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4cupsprepared tomato sauce (Optional)
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olive oil or cooking spray for greasing baking sheet
Cooking Directions
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Mix chicken and pork together on a plate or tray, and place in the freezer for about 15 minutes, or until firm and very cold. Partially frozen is okay.
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Add breadcrumbs to the bowl of a food processor (this should be crumbled from the inside of a loaf of fresh or day old French bread – no crust!). Add sauteed onions, egg, white wine, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and crushed fennel seeds. Add chilled chicken mixture on top.
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Pulse on and off in the food processor as shown until the mixture resembles ground meat. Stopping occasionally and scraping the bowl of food processor during the process is recommended.
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Transfer mixture to fridge and chill for 1 hour before shaping.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with olive oil.
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Divide mixture into 12 portions, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Use damp hands to roll into smooth balls.
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Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 18 minutes. For some additional browning, turn broiler to high, and broil meatballs for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Meatballs can be served immediately, or transferred into tomato sauce set over low heat. Simmer gently for about 20 minutes to flavor sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories430 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 27g |
35% |
Saturated Fat 9g |
44% |
Cholesterol 153mg |
51% |
Sodium 996mg |
43% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g |
6% |
Dietary Fiber 1g |
5% |
Protein 28g |
55% |
Potassium 376mg |
8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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