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White Wine and Chicken Meatballs

White Wine and Chicken Meatballs

This simple recipe is a great alternative to meatballs with a red sauce. These meatballs can be eaten alone as an entrée.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450° F.
  • Mix all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir untilcombined thoroughly.
  • Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  • Roll the mixture until golf-ball-sized meatballs, packing firmly.
  • Place the meatballs in the baking dish in even rows.
  • Themeatballs should be touching.
  • Bake until the meatballs are cooked thoroughly.
  • This usually takes about 14 minutes.
  • Let them cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Course; Chicken

Japanese Chicken Meatballs

Japanese Chicken Meatballs

Chicken meatballs, or tsukune, are often found in Japanese restaurants. They are usually found on traditional, round bamboo skewers, but you can also use flat-skewers to help prevent the meatballs from slipping off of their skewers when cooking them. Serve these meatballs with a side of rice.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place mushrooms in a small bowl.
  • Cover them with boiling water and let soak for 45 minutes.
  • Drain the mushrooms and remove and discard stems.
  • Finely chop the caps.
  • Combine mushroom caps, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg whites, scallion whites, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of ginger, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a large mixing
  • Mix until evenly combined.
  • Shape the mixture into about 24 meatballs, with about 2 tablespoons of meat in each.
  • Place the meatballs on a plate, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • You can refrigerate these for up to one day.
  • Combine mirin (or sherry), soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat.
  • Stir in the cornstarch mixture, and reduce heat to mediumlow.
  • Cook until thickened, which is usually within 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Prepare half of the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grill rack.
  • Use either charcoal or gas.
  • Thread four meatballs on each metal skewer.
  • Grill the meatballs over direct heat until marked, turn once.
  • This usually takes 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • If you try to turn them too early, then the meat will stick to the grill.
  • Move the grilled meatballs to the unlit/unused side of the grill.
  • Brush the tops with the glaze and grill for 2 minutes.
  • Repeat the process on the other side.
  • Move the meatballs to a serving platter.
  • Drizzle any remaining glaze and sesame oil over the top of the meatballs.
  • Sprinkle the meatballs with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve.
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Course; Chicken
Cuisine; Japanese

Middle Eastern Chicken Meatballs

Middle Eastern Chicken Meatballs

These chicken meatballs are traditional in the Middle East. This dish can be eaten alone or these meatballs can be served in a pita pocket. It can also be served either hot or cold.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mince chicken with a food processor or chop the chicken extremely fine if a food processor is not available.
  • Soak bread in milk and squeeze the slices dry.
  • Rip the bread into pieces.
  • Combine the chicken, bread, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Shape the meat mixture into balls.
  • Meatballs should be 1 inch or less in size.
  • Roll the meatballs in flour and fry them in oil.
  • The meatballs will be dark golden when they are fully cooked.
  • Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice over each meatball.
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Course; Chicken / Side Dish

Easy Chicken Meatballs

Easy Chicken Meatballs

Chicken meatballs are a healthy alternative to using ground beef. These chicken meatballs have a lighter texture; they are simply delicious! Eat these with your favorite pasta and sauce.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic oregano, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Be sure that all of the ingredients are combined evenly.
  • Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Warm olive oil over high heat in a large non-stick skillet.
  • Place meatballs in pan (8 at a time), and cook until each side is browned evenly.
  • This generally takes about 8 minutes per meatball.
  • Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon to drain excess oil.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce.
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Course; Chicken / Side Dish

Kid-Friendly Turkey Meatballs

Kid-Friendly Turkey Meatballs

This recipe is unbelievably fast and easy. Serve them with pasta or just eat them with ketchup. Kids can help out with this easy recipe as well!
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Grease a 9×13 baking dish with the olive oil and place it in the oven while the oven preheats.
  • Mix together the rest of the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Using your hands works best.
  • Form the meat into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
  • Place the meatballs 1 inch apart in the baking dish.
  • Press each meatball to flatten the bottoms slightly.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Then, turn the meatballs over and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • They should be slightly crispy on the outside.
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Course; Kids / Turkey

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs

These turkey meatballs are slow-cooked to preserve their tenderness and flavor. These meatballs are spiced just right to make them perfect for your next pot luck. You can also serve these over pasta or as meatball subs.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Beat the egg in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the turkey, Panko, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Avoid over mixing.
  • Roll into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
  • Place the meatballs on a large baking sheet.
  • Place onion slices on the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Top with one of the cans of crushed tomatoes.
  • Coat a large skillet with remaining tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Lightly brown the meatballs for about 1 minute on each side.
  • Layer the crockpot with each batch.
  • Pour the remaining can of tomatoes on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 6 ½ hours.
  • Garnish with basil before serving.
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Course; Crockpot / Slowcooker / Turkey

Italian Turkey Meatballs

Italian Turkey Meatballs

This simple recipe has the health benefits of turkey, but the Italian flavor of a classic ground beef meatball. Eat this dish by itself or with a side salad for easy healthy eating.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowls.
  • Use your hands, and make sure the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Spray a nonstick skillet lightly with cooking spray.
  • Cook the meatballs in batches for 5 or 6 minutes, or until cooked thoroughly.
  • The meatballs should be browned on the outside.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Course; Turkey
Cuisine; European / Italian

Veggie and Turkey Meatballs

Veggie and Turkey Meatballs

This healthy recipe is great as a side dish. Mix up a big batch and use them as a side dish all week!
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl until combined thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the meatballs and cook until browned. Turn frequently.
  • This should take about 7 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup of chicken broth.
  • Cover and reduce the heat.
  • Cook until the liquid is nearly absorbed, usually about 7 minutes.
  • Add remaining broth and increase heat to medium.
  • Cook uncovered until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Course; Side Dish / Turkey

Party-Sized Turkey Meatballs

Party-Sized Turkey Meatballs

This recipe is perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish. It is best served with a spaghetti sauce, simple tomato sauce, or marinara sauce. This recipe uses marinara sauce, but feel free to use your favorite!
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the first 10 ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Blend well.
  • Add in the turkey and mix well.
  • Shape the turkey into 1 1/4 –inch meatballs.
  • Place them on a large plate or baking sheet.
  • Heat the oil in a large skill over medium-high heat.
  • Add the meatballs and sauté until browned on all sides.
  • This should take about 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, and transfer the meatballs to a plate.
  • Drain any excess oil.
  • Add marinara sauce to the skillet.
  • Return the meatballs to the pan.
  • Simmer at medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, usually between 15 and 20 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the mixture to serving bowl.
  • Use toothpicks to serve.

Notes & Wine Advice

Yields: Makes 42 Meatballs.
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Course; Turkey

Easy Turkey Meatballs

Easy Turkey Meatballs

These low-fat meatballs are filled with enough protein to curb your appetite for hours. These are best served with fettuccine noodles. Add tomatoes and garlic for an Italian twist.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Mix turkey, onion, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  • Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. It should make about 36 meatballs.
  • Bake the meatballs for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are no longer pink.
  • Mix the meatballs with pasta, and cover the dish with basil and Parmesan cheese.
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Course; Turkey