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Creamy Sage Chicken Meatballs recipe

Looking for a delicious and unique twist on traditional meatballs? Look no further than this delectable Creamy Sage Chicken Meatballs recipe. These tender and flavorful chicken meatballs are infused with fragrant sage, creating a savory and aromatic dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Paired with a creamy sauce, these meatballs are the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply want to elevate your weeknight meals, this Creamy Sage Chicken Meatballs recipe will not disappoint. Get ready to indulge in a dish that combines classic flavors with a modern twist!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2 People (35 small meatballs)

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 PanCast Iron Skillet
  • 1 Wooden Spatula 

Ingredients
  

  • 0.7 pound Ground Chicken (300 grams)
  • 1 Egg
  • 5 tbsp Breadcrumbs (40 grams)
  • 0.5 tsp Salt extra to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper extra to taste
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 7 oz Heavy cream (200ml) - can be substituted for half and half but no more than 12% fat content
  • 1 tbsp Butter- or Olive Oil
  • 5-6 sprigs of Sage Fresh works best but a few tsp dried can be a substitute
  • 1 Tbsp Cornstrach can use potato strach, rice strach or any thickining strach you have
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Mix well the meatball components: ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs and seaseonings.
  • add butter to the pan and heat until sizzling. form the ground chicken mixture into 1 inch balls and brown on a the pan
  • when brown and the cream, sage, extra salt, pepper and thyme to taste (don't go overboard as it is well seasoned already)
  • cook for 10 minutes
  • mix well cornstarch thickening slurry: 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water. add to the cream and mix until incorporated
  • The cream will thicken quickley so keep a close eye, cook for 5 minutes until thick
  • serve hot and enjoy!
Keyword chicken, easy dinner, fast dinner, healthified