Albanian cutlets // Albanian chicken meatballs

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier alternative while crushed crackers can be more economical.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while ricotta is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.

Add bread crumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika to the mixture.

Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Brown the meatballs in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden on all sides.

Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.

In the same skillet, add tomato sauce, lemon juice, and herbs; stir to combine.

Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish.

Top with crumbled feta cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Serve hot with a side of rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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