Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 pound bratwurst (4 links), casing removed
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely minced
- 12 basil leaves, torn or chiffonade (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Flour for your hands (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the ground chicken and bratwurst meat until they are well blended for uniform flavor and texture.
- Add Herbs and Seasonings: Incorporate the finely chopped onion, parsley, mint, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture and mix well to distribute all the ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Shape the meat mixture into balls (using flour on hands if needed) and place them in the skillet. Cook for about 10 minutes, gently turning occasionally until the meatballs are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the cooked meatballs from the skillet and serve hot, garnished with torn basil leaves if desired to add a fresh herbal aroma.
Notes
- Removing bratwurst casing ensures the meat blends smoothly with ground chicken for uniform meatballs.
- Optional use of flour on hands helps prevent sticking when shaping meatballs.
- Gentle turning during cooking preserves the shape and prevents the meatballs from falling apart.
- Fresh basil adds a lovely aromatic garnish but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
