Juicy Chicken Meatballs. I am partial to all kinds of meatballs, there is just something so irresistible about ground meat shaped into balls. Every culture has its own version of meatballs. However, these juicy chicken meatballs are top notch and equally delicious.

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Ingredients of Juicy Chicken Meatballs

1. You need 1 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
2. You need 3/4 cup of fresh breadcrumbs, not dry. I used sour dough bread with the crusts removed.
3. Prepare 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
4. Prepare 1 of shallot, minced.
5. You need 2 of garlic cloves, minced.
6. Prepare 1 teaspoon of butter.
7. It's 1 of teapoon dijon,ustard.
8. It's 1/2 teaspoon of each, salt, pepper, italian seasoning and hot sauce.
9. Prepare 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
10. Prepare 1/4 cup of finely shredded or grated cooper cheese.
11. It's 1 of large egg, lightly beaten.
12. Prepare 1 tablespoon of each fresh chopped basil, parsley and chives.

By grinding chicken thigh meat they stay juicy. I like to use them any place a meatball is good in for a lighter flavor and tender texture. These jumbo meatballs are so moist and juicy, everyone will be begging for seconds! They pair perfectly with a delicious bowl of pasta, or fresh steamed veggies.

Juicy Chicken Meatballs step by step

1. Preheat the oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with non stick spray.
2. In a small bowl combine bread crumbs and cream, set aside to soak.
3. In a small skillet cook butter with shallot until tender, cool to room temperature.
4. Cut chicken thighs into pieces.
5. Using the steel blade of the food processor, grind chicken until it is grpund.
6. 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.
7. Roo into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place 9n prepared pan and bake about 30 minutes until just cooled through.
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9. 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.
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Over the years, I have shared several meatball recipes that my family loves, but surprisingly, I never shared the easiest recipe that my mom taught me. Beautiful, juicy, super tasty chicken meatballs that are baked, not fried. No more rolling meatballs around in the skillet, tediously ensuring they brown as evenly as possible all over and praying to a higher power that they stay nice and round. Just spray 'em and bake 'em! Baked firecracker chicken meatballs are juicy, spicy and saucy!