Juicy Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Almond Sauce | Easy Spanish Albóndigas Recipe 🇪🇸

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier alternative while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor, and spinach is often cheaper and adds nutrition.

Mix ground chicken with egg, breadcrumbs, grated Manchego cheese, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.

Form the mixture into meatballs.

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.

Add the meatballs to the skillet and pan-fry until browned.

Remove the meatballs and set aside.

In the same skillet, add extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and sliced baguette, cooking until fragrant.

Add blanched almonds, dry white wine, and vegetable stock to the skillet, stirring to combine.

Return the meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.

Cover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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