Description

Change up those boring meatballs that you always make with this wonderfully delicious recipe. Made from ground chicken and Panko breadcrumbs soaked in Marsala wine, then served in a mushroom, cheese, chicken stock and more Marsala wine sauce. Mmmmm.

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. Panko bread crumbs
• 2 T. milk, at room temperature
• 1/3 c. + 1-2 T. Marsala wine, divided
• 1 lb. ground white meat chicken
• 1/4 c. grated Pecorino cheese, plus extra for serving
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 T. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 t. kosher salt, divided
• 1/8 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 8 oz. Cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large shallot, minced or grated
• 1 1/2 t. flour
• 1 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken stock/broth

Steps

1. In a large bowl, mix together the Panko, milk and 1 tablespoon Marsala. Allow this mixture to soak for 5 minutes. Add the chicken, Pecorino, egg, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Gently mix together the ingredients until just combined.
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Scoop mixture into 1 tablespoon sized balls; place on a greased baking sheet. Place the sheet under the broiler; cook 5 minutes or until meatballs are beginning to brown and just barely cooked through. Remove from the oven; set aside.