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.
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
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.
Preheat broiler.
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.
In a straight sided skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add shallots and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook for another 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in the flour and remaining tablespoon of olive oil to form a paste. Add the remaining Marsala wine; stir until the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the chicken stock; simmer about 5 minutes.
Add the meatballs to the sauce; simmer 5 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Serve warm, garnished with grated Pecorino cheese with your favorite pasta, on a sandwich, or as an appetizer.
Makes about 24 meatballs.