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Polpette di Pollo #polpettedipollo #alsugo #food#foodporn#yum#instafood#yummy#amazing#instagood#photooftheday#sweet#dinner#lunch#breakfast#fresh#tasty#food#delish#delicious#eating#foodpic#foodpics#eat#hungry#foodgasm#hot#foodstylist #polpette#pollo#carnemacinata#solocosebuone#ilmiopiattodelgiorno#goodfood#piattodelgiorno#homemadefood#recipes#ricette#polpettedipollo#carnebianca# #Ricette #lunch #regoladelpiatto #pranzo #pollo #puglia #cucinaitaliana #cucinare #polpette #love #foodporn #healthy #dieta #food #polpettedipollo #ricettehealthy #blogger #ricettelight #blogpugliese #italy Polpette di Pollo (Italian Chicken Meatballs)

Polpette di Pollo

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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian

Equipment

  • Equipment Needed
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • Oven
  • Large skillet (if pan-frying)

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • For the Meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs can use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying, optional
  • For the Tomato Sauce optional:
  • 1 can 15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Method
  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking the meatballs.
  • Prepare the Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
  • Shape the Meatballs: Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should yield around 16 meatballs.
  • Cook the Meatballs:
  • Baking Method: Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Pan-Frying Method: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  • Prepare the Tomato Sauce (if desired): In a saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce to warm through before serving.
  • Serve: Serve the Polpette di Pollo hot, with or without sauce. They are great on their own or paired with pasta, on a sub roll, or even as an appetizer with toothpicks.
  • Variations
  • Herb Variations: Experiment with different herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning for added flavor.
  • Spicy Option: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture for a spicy kick.
  • Cheese Variations: Substitute mozzarella or feta cheese for Parmesan for a different flavor profile.
Keyword Polpette, Polpette di Pollo