Chicken Meatballs with Basil Vinaigrette
These juicy, flavour-packed chicken meatballs are simple, healthy, and budget-friendly. Loaded with protein and freezer-friendly to cook up a batch for meal prep. They’re topped with a vibrant, fresh basil vinaigrette that takes them to a whole new level of deliciousness!
Nutritional Profile
Wholesome Human Hero Ingredient: Chicken & Basil
Chicken is rich in niacin, B6, B12, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc—nutrients that boost energy and help reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Basil offers antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, supports digestion and immunity, and may help manage chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 500 gas chicken mince, free range
- ½ cup quinoa flakes
- 1 pasture-raised egg, lightly whisked
- ½ cup fresh parmesan, finely grated
- 1 cup spring onions, finely sliced
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Season well with cracked pepper
- 1 tbs avocado oil for cooking
Basil Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves, stems removed
- 1 large spring onion, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbs lime juice (can use lemon)
- 1 tsp maple syrup, optional
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
Meatball Instructions
- MIX in a bowl with your hands add all ingredients (It is a great idea to wear kitchen gloves as these burgers are sticky).
- REFRIGERATE for 20mins to make it less sticky to make the meatballs.
- FORM the mixture into golf-sized balls.
- HEAT oil in a large nonstick ceramic pan over medium to low heat.
- ADD the meatballs and place a lid over the pan to retain the heat.
- COOK slowly until the meat is cooked through, and golden on the outside and turn halfway through.
- SERVE by pouring the Basil Vinaigrette over the meatballs and enjoy.
Basil Vinaigrette Instructions
- BLEND all ingredients of the Vinaigrette to a liquid. in a high-speed blender or processor.
- TASTE and add a little more salt if needed.
- Serve with any potato or veggie mash or big green salad.
- Pour Basil Vinaigrette generously over meatballs and enjoy.
- Great to batch cook and enjoy for lunch leftovers, or freeze. These even taste amazing cold.
- Basil Vinaigrette goes beautifully with any protein like chicken, fish, or salmon and deliciously as a salad dressing or poured over roasted potatoes.
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Health Benefits:
- Heart Health
- Fatigue Support
- Energy Boosting
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