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chicken meatballs with red sauce and spaghetti

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Recipe by
Catherine Cappiello Pappas
@LadyGourmet
Amityville, NY

Here is a healthy and delicious version of spaghetti & meatballs!

yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken meatballs with red sauce and spaghetti

  • 3 lbs. of boneless chicken breast
  • 1 cup chick peas
  • 1 cup italian parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. turmeric
  • ¾ cup corn meal
  • vegetable oil

How To Make chicken meatballs with red sauce and spaghetti

  • 1
    Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Place in a food processor the chick peas, parsley, garlic and seasonings and process. Cut chicken breast into cubes and place in the food processor; do not over process the chicken. Place the ground chicken in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and mix the chicken. Place the corn meal in a shallow bowl. Form the chicken into desired sized balls and roll in the corn meal. Place the chicken balls in a baking dish and drizzle with the vegetable oil. For one inch chicken balls bake 20 – 25 minutes.
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