Chicken Meatballs

Name: Chicken Meatballs
Yield: Makes about 2 dozen 1 1/2-inch meatballs
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds ground chicken, preferably thigh meat; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground fennel; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

January 24, 2012

These are the sleeper hit at the shop and star in our Chicken Parm slider. Guests are always surprised by the moistness and rich taste of these balls, and the secret is ground thigh meat. Chicken thighs are packed with flavor and are a better choice than the usual dry breast meat. Try these balls with Spinach-Basil Pesto (page 58) or Parmesan Cream Sauce (page 60). You can substitute ground turkey if you can’t find ground chicken.

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