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Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs on a Stick

17/11/2023

Chicken and zucchini meatballs on a stick are a tasty and original idea for an appetizer or a light and tasty second course. Here’s how to prepare them, with an Italian touch to enhance the flavors.

Ingredients

  • 500 g of ground chicken breast
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 egg
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Chopped parsley to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Breadcrumbs as needed
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Toothpicks or long skewers

Preparation

  1. Wash and grate the zucchini with a large holed grater. Squeeze the grated zucchini well to eliminate excess water.

  2. In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken with the grated zucchini, egg, Parmesan, finely chopped garlic, parsley as desired, salt, and pepper.

  3. Knead with your hands until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. If the mixture is too soft, add a bit of breadcrumbs to reach the right consistency.

  4. Take small portions of the mixture and form round meatballs with a diameter of about 3-4 cm.

  5. Skewer the meatballs onto wooden sticks or use toothpicks if you prefer to serve them as single bites.

  6. Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and cook the meatballs on a stick on all sides until they are golden brown and well cooked inside.

  7. Place the meatballs on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.

Curiosity

This recipe is a lighter variant of the classic fried meatballs, and the inclusion of zucchini makes them softer and less caloric. Cooking them in a pan with a little oil, instead of deep frying, keeps the dish lighter and healthier. Moreover, serving these meatballs on a stick makes them particularly suitable for buffets or finger food during parties and aperitifs.

If you want to make the dish even more Italian, you could serve the meatballs with a fresh tomato sauce, perhaps with a touch of basil, perfect for dipping the meatballs before enjoying them.

Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs on a Stick