BAKED CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH PEPERONATA

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Categories     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

For peperonata
3 red bell peppers, cut into strips
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
For meatballs
3 slices Italian bread, torn into pieces (1 cup)
1/3 cup milk
3 oz sliced pancetta, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large egg
1 lb ground chicken
3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Accompaniment:
garlic bread made from remainder of Italian loaf

Steps:

  • Make peperonata: Preheat oven to 400°F with racks in upper and lower thirds. Toss bell peppers with 1 Tbsp oil, then roast in a 4-sided sheet pan in lower third of oven, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 35 minutes. Stir together capers, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil in a medium bowl and set aside. Make meatballs while peppers roast: Soak bread in milk in a small bowl until softened, about 4 minutes. Cook pancetta, onion, and garlic in 1 Tbsp oil with 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Cool slightly. Squeeze bread to remove excess milk, then discard milk. Lightly beat egg in a large bowl, then combine with chicken, pancetta mixture, bread, and parsley. Form 12 meatballs and arrange in another 4-sided sheet pan. Stir together tomato paste and remaining Tbsp oil and brush over meatballs

Beli Eve
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Yum!


Miraj Via
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5 stars!


Samrat Rew
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Cynthia Cynthia
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These meatballs are a great source of protein and healthy fats.


Hassan Fadilat
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I love that this recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.


Bonnie Batchelor
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This dish is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Shahidur Rahman
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I'm definitely going to try making these meatballs in the air fryer next time.


Sarfraz shergul
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These meatballs would also be great served as an appetizer with toothpicks.


Olah Dinah
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I served these meatballs over spaghetti squash instead of pasta for a low-carb meal.


Aladesanmi Gboyega fasakin
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I added some chopped spinach to the meatballs for an extra boost of nutrients.


Salman ali Sulman
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I made these meatballs with ground turkey instead of chicken and they were still delicious.


Ghaffar Ali Ghaffar Ali
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional beef or pork meatballs.


Parwaiz awan
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful.


Ashikur Rhaman
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I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Aftab Nasir
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These meatballs are so moist and tender, and the peperonata sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Tshering Lhamo
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Hellen Kyofuna
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Jerome Adamu
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken meatballs, but these were surprisingly good. The peperonata sauce really made the dish.


Syed Wajahat
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so moist and flavorful, and the peperonata sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.