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These Chicken Meatballs are very juicy on the inside, made of ground chicken, cooked rice, garlic and onion and coated in a luscious, flavorful, delicious creamy sauce. Serve over a bowl of mashed potatoes, noodles or steamed Jasmine rice. Everybody is gonna love them!

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GROUND CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Ground chicken meatballs are our family’s favorite. Here are some of the reasons.

  • They are kids-friendly.
  • Freezer friendly.
  • Also budget friendly.
  • Made in one skillet.
  • They go really well with anything.

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CHICKEN BREAST OR THIGHS FOR JUICY CHICKEN MEATBALLS?

I strongly recommend to use chicken thighs for juicy meatballs. I know chicken breast is healthier, low in fat and high in protein and will be perfect if you watch your fat intake, but, if you crave juicy meatballs, make sure to use chicken thighs or half of dark meat+half of white meat. Grind chicken together with rice, onion and garlic. If you grind rice with chicken, I guarantee nobody won't notice that you have added rice.

As an option, you can also ask your butcher to grind chicken for you, then later just mix chicken together with other ingredients (chopped onion, garlic , cooked rice and egg).

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IS IT BETTER TO PAN-FRY OR BAKE CHICKEN MEATBALLS?

Pan-frying is the fastest method to cook meatballs, you can pan-sear them quickly over high heat, then later add to a simmering creamy sauce to finish cooking.

Bake these meatballs and save a few calories. Preheat your oven to 400 F /200 C, place meatballs into an oven safe skillet and bake for 10 minutes to get juicy meatballs on the inside.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN MEATBALLS?

Chicken meatballs  are best served with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, Jasmine rice or brown rice.

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Notes: I used my own Kitchen Aid meat grinder attachment to grind meat, but if you don’t have a meat grinder, you can use a good food processor or buy  ground meat.

I used a meat baller to form meatballs, it is really amazing for scooping and making perfectly rounded meatballs.

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HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN MEATBALLS

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CHICKEN MEATBALLS


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5 from 9 reviews

  • Author: Chefjar
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6
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Description

These Chicken Meatballs are very juicy on the inside, made of ground chicken, cooked rice, garlic and onion and coated in a luscious, flavorful, delicious creamy sauce.


Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • Chicken ( tender chicken breasts or thighs)- 1 kg or 2.2 pounds
  • Cooked rice ( cooled)-1 ½ cup
  • Small onion ( chopped)- 1
  • Garlic cloves -1
  • Large egg-1
  • Onion powder- 1 tsp.
  • Garlic powder- ½ tsp.
  • Paprika-1 tsp.
  • All-purpose flour - ⅓ cup, for dredging
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Salt- as needed

For The Sauce

  • Unsalted butter-2 tbsp.
  • All-purpose flour-2 tbsp.
  • Chicken broth- 2 cups
  • Sour cream/ Cream cheese-¼ cup
  • Paprika-1 tsp.
  • Dijon mustard-½ tsp.
  • Salt-to taste
  • Fresh parsley ( finely chopped)-1 tbsp.
  • Black pepper- ½ tsp or as needed
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Instructions

  1. Use a meat grinder to grind chicken, rice, garlic and onion, then season with onion powder, garlic, salt and paprika. Add egg and mix for about 5 minutes.
  2. Using a meat baller or with your hands, roll the meat into balls, then roll the balls in all-purpose flour, dusting off excess. Transfer onto a large tray.
  3. In a large skillet heat about 3 tbsp. of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add meatballs gently and saute them until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, transfer to a plate.
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  5. SAUCE.In the skillet ( you can use the same one), melt butter, then whisk all-purpose flour and continue stirring until lumps free and golden in color.Stir in Dijon mustard, chicken broth , sour cream and paprika. Cook until thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Return the meatballs to the skillet, cook for another 2 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
  7. Serve with Mashed Potatoes or spaghetti.
  8. Enjoy!
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  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Chicken recipes
  • Cuisine: Russian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 602kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 973mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 193mg

Keywords: chicken meatballs, chicken, easy meatballs, dinner

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Comments

  1. Eden Cayamanda says

    April 05, 2021 at 3:51 am

    I’m a die-hard meatball fan and these ground chicken meatballs are the best! Its very tasty and delicious! I made your recipe a couple of times and it became a huge hit for our family. I love mine served with steamed rice. Hats off to you, Tati! Everything you make is better than any other restaurant. Thanks for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Margo says

    May 04, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    Made this today and they were amazing! It is a great way to use the leftover rice! Thanks for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      May 05, 2021 at 7:51 am

      Thank you, Margo!

      Reply
  3. Kate says

    May 04, 2021 at 10:11 pm

    A great recipe! The gravy is so delicious and easy to make.

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      May 05, 2021 at 7:50 am

      Thank you, Kate!

      Reply
  4. Kathy says

    May 10, 2021 at 11:13 pm

    These meatballs were fantastic!Easy to make and so so flavorful.My husband said it was the best chicken meatballs he has ever had! Thanks for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      May 10, 2021 at 11:18 pm

      Thank you, Kathy! I am happy your family loved them!

      Reply
  5. Darcy says

    May 10, 2021 at 11:16 pm

    These meatballs turned out exactly as I expected!it is definitely my new go-to meatball recipe.I like to freeze them to have on hand. A great recipe! Thank you, Tati!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      May 10, 2021 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you, Darcy!)Hope you will try more recipes on the blog)

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      • Scott Smits says

        June 03, 2021 at 10:44 pm

        Made for my wife for our 37th wedding Anniversary. She loved it!!. Sincerely Smitty.

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        • chefjar says

          June 04, 2021 at 9:24 am

          Thank you so much Scott for your feedback! Very happy to hear you loved these chicken meatballs. 🙂 I hope you find many more delicious recipes on my blog!

          Reply
  6. Cindy says

    May 18, 2021 at 7:14 am

    Made it for dinner and it was a huge hit! My kids absolutely loved them. Thank you for such a delicious recipe .

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    • chefjar says

      May 18, 2021 at 7:21 am

      Thank you, Cindy! I really appreciate you taking the time to write your feedback!

      Reply
    • Elise says

      June 10, 2021 at 11:51 am

      I don’t have rice.. Can I leave the rice out of the meatballs and use breadcrumbs instead?

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      • chefjar says

        June 10, 2021 at 11:57 am

        Yes, breadcrumbs will work well, Elise!

        Reply
  7. Doug says

    March 05, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    Can you make ahead and reheat in oven?

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    • chefjar says

      March 06, 2022 at 10:04 am

      Hey, Doug! Yes you can make them 1-2 days ahead and reheat in the oven. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).Mix your meatballs and sauce with a few tablespoons of water to loosen the sauce, then, put your meatballs and sauce in a baking tray. Cover the meatballs with foil.
      Heat the meatballs for 15-25 minutes, checking halfway through to stir. Hope this will help.

      Reply
  8. Laura Pinto says

    March 30, 2022 at 12:28 am

    I substituted the rice for breadcrumbs. They were delicious as was the sauce! Not too overpowering or rich and a great dish everyone will love. This recipe is definitely getting saved!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      March 31, 2022 at 10:55 am

      Hey Laura!I am very glad you liked these chicken meatballs and thank you for sharing your experience!!

      Reply
  9. Rachel says

    January 02, 2023 at 8:29 pm

    This recipe sounds great. I was looking for nutrition information due to my and my husbands health issues. Could not find it. Hope you can help.

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    • chefjar says

      January 04, 2023 at 3:31 am

      Hey, Rachel! I added the nutrition information. You can find it in the recipe card.

      Reply

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