Chicken Albondigas Recipe | Chicken Recipe | Amazing and Delicious Chicken Recipe

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is higher in protein and fiber, while bulgur is more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is a budget-friendly alternative.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree is fresher, while canned tomatoes are often cheaper.

Prepare ground chicken by either buying it or finely chopping chicken breast in a mixer until it becomes a fine mince.

Add salt and black pepper to the chicken mince for flavor.

Add 1/2 egg and 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs to the chicken mixture for texture and binding.

Mix the chicken mixture well to combine all flavors and ensure it holds together during cooking.

Shape the chicken mixture into small balls.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Sear the chicken balls in the pan until they are golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the seared chicken balls from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add chopped onion and sauté for 1 minute.

Add the mixed peppers and toss to combine with the onion.

Season with salt and black pepper, then toss again.

Add the remaining thyme sprigs and toss to combine.

Add chopped fresh red chili and toss again.

Pour in 1 cup of fresh tomato puree and mix well, allowing it to cook for a few minutes.

Return the chicken balls to the pan and gently toss them in the sauce.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the sauce and cook until it thickens, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot, optionally using toothpicks for easy serving.

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