Chicken Pistachio Balls
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Chicken Pistachio Balls, a delectable fusion of savory flavors and nutty goodness. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender ground chicken with the crunch of finely chopped pistachios, the creaminess of Parmesan cheese, and a medley of fragrant herbs and spices like oregano, paprika, and parsley. Lightly seared to golden perfection and oven-baked for a juicy, tender finish, these protein-packed bites are as versatile as they are delicious. Whether served as a crowd-pleasing appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce or paired with a fresh side salad for a wholesome meal, these chicken pistachio balls are sure to impress. Perfectly balanced in texture and flavor, they’re a must-try for any home cook seeking a creative twist on classic meatballs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 100 grams unsalted pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
- 50 grams breadcrumbs
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 unit egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped pistachios, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, beaten egg, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix the ingredients together until well combined.
Scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture to form approximately 16-18 chicken balls.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken balls in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
Once all the chicken balls are seared, place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
Remove the chicken pistachio balls from the oven and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce or as part of a main dish with a side salad or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 161 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 805 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 639 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
