Chiyah_
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Hey, Foodies! Looking for a new recipe for your chicken meatballs? This has the french onion soup, cheesy, and caramelized onions is a combination you just can’t get enough of. This is the french onion chicken meatballs and here's how you make it.
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Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Making the Meatballs:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced onion, minced garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs and roll them around to coat evenly.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
Making the Sauce:
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and dried thyme to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for another 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving:
- Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the skillet with the sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs in the French onion sauce.
- Serve the French Onion Chicken Meatballs hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
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