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Chicken Francese Meatballs

Chicken Francese Meatballs

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

30 minutes

A fun twist on the classic! The perfect family dinner everyone will love, these juicy chicken meatballs are seared and gently simmered in a zesty lemon-white wine sauce, infused with Kosterina Greek Herb & Lemon Olive Oil. A cozy meal with bright Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • Zest from one lemon
  • 1 tbsp Kosterina Greek Herb & Lemon Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp parsley, minced
  • 2 tbsp Kosterina Everyday Olive Oil

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken bone broth
  • Juice from one lemon
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Kosterina Greek Herb & Lemon Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • Minced parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add all ingredients for the meatballs to a large bowl. Mix well to combine, then roll into balls.

  2. 2

    To a large pan, add the Kosterina Everyday Olive Oil. Cook the meatballs over medium heat until golden brown on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.

  3. 3

    Pour the white wine into the pan to deglaze and use a spatula to scrape the browned bits from the bottom. Add the bone broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the Kosterina Greek Herb & Lemon Olive Oil. Add a splash of cold water to the arrowroot powder and mix well to create a slurry, then add the mixture to sauce, mixing well until thickened.

  4. 4

    Add the meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with parsley, and drizzle with more Greek Herb & Lemon Olive Oil before serving

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