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Recipe  •  16 July 2026

 

Chicken meatballs

This light meal option is packed with lean proteins, herbs and citrus for freshness.

Kcals Protein Fibre Saturated Fat Unsaturated fat
376 38g 2g 3g 11g

Serves 4

Prep + cook time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 100g (2 cups) fresh breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 500g (1lb 2oz) chicken mince
  • handful of mint, roughly chopped
  • handful of parsley, roughly chopped
  • handful basil, roughly chopped
  • grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve (optional):

  • couscous
  • tzatziki
  • salad leaves
  • sliced tomatoes
  • lemon wedges

 

Method

  1. Add the breadcrumbs and milk to a bowl, mix, then set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken mince, mint, parsley, basil, lemon zest, and onion to the bowl, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well, then shape into 16 meatballs and set aside.
  3. Add the olive oil to a large frying pan set over a medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken meatballs in a single layer. Cook for about 10 minutes until cooked through and golden.
  4. Serve with couscous, tzatziki, salad, and lemon wedges, if liked, for a speedy lunch.

Keep it These will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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