juicy chicken meatballs

Ingredients juicy chicken meatballs

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs not dry. I used sour dough bread with the crusts removed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 shallot minced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon butter
1 teapoon dijonustard
1/2 teaspoon each salt pepper italian seasoning and hot sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup finely shredded or grated cooper cheese
1 large egg lightly beaten
1 tablespoon each fresh chopped basil parsley and chives

how to make juicy chicken meatballs

Preheat the oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with non stick spray

In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and cream, set aside to soak

In a small skillet cook butter with shallot until tender, cool to room temperature

Cut chicken thighs into pieces

Using the steel blade of the food processor, grind chicken until it is grpund

Add cooled shallot and garlic, salt, pepper, italian seasoning,, hot sauce, mustard, lemon, bread crumbs with any excess cream. cooper cheese, fresh herbs and egg. Pulse just until blended

Roo into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place 9n prepared pan and bake about 30 minutes until just cooled through

Seve with marinara or alfreado sauce to dip in or on pasta with your favorite sauce. They are great in a sub roll with marinara and cheese or sliced in a grilled sandwich