Any ideas why my chicken meatballs turn out tough?

[cb100397]

Hi everyone! I've been experimenting with chicken meatballs lately, but they keep coming out tough. Any thoughts on what might be causing this? I'd love to hear your experiences and advice on achieving that perfect tender texture!

 

[Caramellyy_]

One thing that made a huge difference for me was making sure I didn't overmix the meat. It can be tempting to keep stirring everything together, but overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Also, adding some breadcrumbs soaked in milk (a panade) can help keep them moist and tender.

 

[rootme]

One thing that made a huge difference for me was making sure I didn't overmix the meat. It can be tempting to keep stirring everything together, but overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Also, adding some breadcrumbs soaked in milk (a panade) can help keep them moist and tender.

Totally agree! Overmixing meat can ruin the texture... I've learned to mix just until combined, and my meatballs turned out so much better!