Goat Cheese Chicken Meatballs
Yield: 2 1/2 - 3 Dozen Meatballs
2-3 Lbs. Ground Chicken
2 Slices Bread, Crusts removed
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1/2 Cup Milk
1 1/2 Tablespoon Shepherds Kitchen Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Lemon Grove Seasoning
1/2 Teaspoon French Grey Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Ground Green Peppercorns
1 Large Egg
5 Oz. Goat Cheese, Crumbled
2 Tablespoon s Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Meatballs are so versatile (and easy) that we think it's important for Home Chefs to have a number of recipes in their repertoire. They are so popular around MorningStar Kitchen that we try to have several different versions - from Chimichurri Cocktail Meatballs, to Breakfast Meatballs, to Heartland Pork and Veal and Classic Mediterranean Meatballs - on hand in the freezer, ready to pull out and cook on short notice. Chef's Note: These meatballs make a great appetizer. Simply form into 1" balls, saute over medium heat until done, about 10 minutes; serve with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Using your fingers, shred bread into a medium mixing bowl. Add tomato paste, milk, and seasoning, Stir mixture to combine, cover, and set aside. Let stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the milk has been absorbed and the mixture has achieved a thick, saucy consistency. Whisk eggs together, then add them to the bread mixture.
Place ground chicken, crumbled goat cheese, and parmesan in a large bowl. Pour bread mixture over top and toss gently until mixture is well combined. Be careful not to overwork the meat mixture, as doing so will cause your meatballs to become tough.
Roll mixture into 2" balls.
Pour olive oil in a large, oven proof saute pan placed over medium high heat. Once oil is heated through, add meatballs, a few at a time, to the pan and brown lightly on all sides. Return all of the meatballs to the pan and bake uncovered in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. If the meatballs start to get too brown, cover pan lightly with foil. Remove from oven and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Serve with pasta and marinara or Lemon Caper Sauce (pictured here).
MorningStar Kitchen Seasonings Featured in this Recipe
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Shepherds Kitchen
Shepherds Kitchen is a
complex blend of herbs and
seasonings created to complement almost any lamb recipe. Full-bodied and balanced, it enhances the flavors of kabobs, chops, roasts, stews, legumes, and more. Great with chicken, too!
Lemon Grove
Seasoning
Zesty and aromatic, this blend
is one of our favorites! It's great
with chicken, seafood, fresh green vegetables, sauces, marinades, and
remoulades. We're sure that once you've tried it, you'll make it one of your "go-to" ingredients.
French Grey
Sea Salt
With its artisanal, Old World
appeal, French Grey sea salt isa favorite
of professional chefs. Hand harvested from mineral-rich salt beds, we believe this one is the perfect salt for accomplished Home Chefs as well.
Green Peppercorns
Green peppercorns are harvested
from the pepper vine before the
berries have reached their full maturity, resulting in a zestier flavor than that of black or white peppercorns. Chefs use them when they are seeking a lighter, cleaner, and fresher taste from their pepper.
