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Juicy Chicken Meatballs with Ricotta, Lemon and Fresh Herbs
Discover the secret to the juiciest chicken meatballs with ricotta. This light, protein-rich dish with a touch of lemon zest and parmesan brings true Mediterranean freshness to your plate.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
20 min
Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Recipe
For the meatballs
Chicken, ground, raw
500 gCheese, ricotta, whole milk
250 gCheese, parmesan, grated
50 gBread, crumbs, dry, grated, plain
40 gEggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole
1 pieceGarlic, raw
2 cloveLemon peel, raw
1 pieceParsley, fresh
Spices, oregano, dried
1 tspSalt, table, iodized
0.5 tspSpices, pepper, black
1 pinchFor serving (optional)
Tomato, puree, canned
400 mlBasil, fresh
Oil, olive, extra virgin
1 tbspPer servingTotal
Calories:461.3 kcal1845.3 kcal
Protein:34.8 g139.2 g
Carbohydrates:23.3 g93.3 g
Fiber:3.2 g12.7 g
Water:242 ml967.8 ml
Fat:25.5 g102.1 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:5.3 g21.1 g
Saturated fat:9.9 g39.7 g
Cholesterol:195.4 mg781.5 mg
Sodium:732.5 mg2929.9 mg
Potassium:1290.5 mg5162.1 mg
Calcium:311.1 mg1244.2 mg
Iron:3.6 mg14.5 mg
Magnesium:72.3 mg289.1 mg
Zinc:3.3 mg13.1 mg
Phosphorus:477 mg1907.9 mg
Vitamin C:12.8 mg51.3 mg
Vitamin A:128.9 µg515.5 µg
Vitamin D:0.5 µg1.8 µg
Vitamin B12:1.6 µg6.2 µg
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2
In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken meat, ricotta, parmesan, breadcrumbs and egg. Add the garlic, lemon zest, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
3
Gently combine the ingredients by hand into a uniform mixture. Be careful not to overwork the mixture, so the meatballs stay lighter.
4
With dampened hands, shape small meatballs (about the size of a walnut) and place them on the prepared baking tray.
5
Bake the meatballs for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown and completely cooked through in the center.
6
Meanwhile, quickly heat the tomato passata in a pot with a little olive oil and basil. Place the baked meatballs into the sauce or serve them on their own alongside a bowl of fresh salad or whole-grain pasta.
Nutritional benefits
Thanks to the combination of lean chicken meat and ricotta, this meal provides a high share of protein and calcium, which is key for the regeneration of bones and muscle tissue.
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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.