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Chicken Meatballs in Onion Sauce

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Today we're making chicken meatballs in onion sauce, a comforting homemade recipe with a smooth, flavorful sauce that practically begs for some crusty bread. We'll mix, shape, and cook our meatballs step by step, completely fuss-free. Ready to get to work and enjoy this lovely dish together?

Prep: 25 minCook: 40 minServes: 4

Ingredients

Ingredients for 4 servings

  • 1kg ground chicken
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 spring onions
  • Fresh parsley
  • 2 small eggs
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • Spices to taste
  • Pink salt
  • Black pepper

Ingredients for the sauce

  • 1 large white onion
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 small glass of white wine
  • 350ml homemade chicken broth
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Step by step

Method

  1. 1In a bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients, mix thoroughly, and let the mixture rest for about 15 minutes.
  2. 2Meanwhile, heat some olive oil in a skillet and slowly sauté the onion until it begins to turn golden brown.
  3. 3Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Pour in the small glass of wine and cook until the alcohol evaporates.
  5. 5Add the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil for a couple of minutes.
  6. 6Blend thoroughly until you get a smooth, fine sauce.
  7. 7Shape the meatballs and sear them in a skillet until browned all over.
  8. 8Once they're all nicely browned, add them into the sauce, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Tips and tricks

BATCH COOKING

Keeps perfectly in the fridge for 3-4 days

You can also freeze this dish

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