Description
These Honey Mustard Chicken Meatballs are a delightful blend of juicy ground chicken and a tangy, sweet honey mustard sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, the meatballs are easy to prepare and cook in either an oven or air fryer. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes, this dish offers a comforting and satisfying meal that appeals to both adults and children.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350g (12 oz) Minced Chicken
- 75g (½ Cup) Onion
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Tsp Dried Thyme
- ½ Tsp Dried Rosemary
- ¾ Tsp Salt
- 50g (¾ Cup) Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 175ml (¾ Cup) Chicken Stock
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp English Mustard
- 150g (½ Cup) Creme Fraiche
- Lots of fresh Parsley to finish
Instructions
- Peel the onion then grate it and place it in a bowl with the minced chicken.
- Peel the garlic and mash it into a paste (using a little of the salt helps with this process), then add it to the chicken.
- Add the breadcrumbs, dried thyme, rosemary and salt to the chicken and mix it all together.
- Form the mix into 10 meatballs, slightly damp hands help prevent the mix from sticking to you. You can make the meatballs in advance and keep them in the fridge for up to 24 hours, it helps stabilise them, but it is not necessary.
- Drizzle the meatballs with the oil and roll them around to coat them, then place them on a baking tray and drop them in the oven at 220°C or 435°F for 12-15 minutes. Alternatively, place them in an air fryer and cook them at 200°C or 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Heat a 30cm or 12″ frying pan or skillet over a medium heat and add the chicken stock and bring it to a simmer.
- Add in the honey, English mustard and creme fraiche and stir to form a sauce, reduce the heat to low and simmer.
- Transfer the meatballs to the pan with the sauce and roll them around to coat them in the sauce.
- Add a lid and cook for a final 5-7 minutes before adding the parsley and serving. Check that the meatballs have reached 73°C or 165°F before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh herbs and adjust the honey-mustard ratio to suit your taste. The recipe is versatile, allowing for easy substitutions and variations to meet dietary preferences.