Chicken Basil Meatballs
Servings: 4
These Chicken Basil Meatballs are a delicious and healthy option, combining chicken mince with fresh basil, garlic, and parmesan for a deliciously herby twist. Perfect as a snack, in the lunchbox or as a meal served with your favourite side, they’re a versatile addition to any menu.
Ingredients
- ½ bunch/s fresh basil leaves - finely chopped
- 2 clove/s garlic - minced
- 1 carrot/s - small, finely grated
- 50 g parmesan cheese - finely grated, (⅓ cup)
- ½ cup/s bread crumbs - I used rice crumbs
- 500 g chicken mince
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl mix all of the ingredients together well (I use my hands to squish it all so it’s well combined).
- Heat olive oil in a frypan over a moderate heat. Roll the mince into small balls and fry until golden brown and cooked through. The smaller they are rolled the quicker they cook.
- Alternatively they can be oven baked. Place on a lined baking tray and cook in a preheated oven 180°C/350°F (fan forced) until cooked through. Approx. 10-15 minutes depending how big they are rolled.
Make-ahead
- Re-heat in a low oven until just hot.
Store
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Thermomix Method
- Place the basil, garlic, parmesan cheese (diced 1cm) and carrot (chunks) in the Thermomix bowl. Chop 5-10 seconds, speed 5, until carrot is finely chopped.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix on Reverse, 10-20 seconds, speed 3, using the spatula to help incorporate all the ingredients.
- Cook using either stove top or oven as in Step 2 and 3 above.