Olive-licious Chicken Bites using a Thermomix
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These delightful chicken meatballs with olives are a culinary homage to the Mediterranean, where the vibrant flavors of green olives dance harmoniously with tender chicken. Imagine a sun-drenched afternoon, where the scent of garlic and fresh herbs wafts through the air, inviting you to the table. The origins of meatballs can be traced back to ancient times, with each culture adding its own twist; in this case, we’re channeling the boldness of North African spices like cumin and paprika. The secret to their irresistible charm lies in the perfect blend of spices and the unexpected burst of olive goodness in every bite. Serve them with a side of tangy yogurt sauce, and you've got a dish that’s not just a meal, but a passport to flavor town!
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken breast
- 50 g Green olive
- 50 g Onion
- 2 g Clove of garlic
- 50 g Breadcrumb
- 1 Egg
- 10 g Fresh parsley
- 2 g Salt
- 1 g Pepper
- 20 g Olive oil
Steps
Chicken Meatballs
- Cut into small pieces, and add 500 g of chicken breast in the food processor bowl.
- Add 50 g of green olive in the food processor bowl.
- Cut in four, and add 50 g of onion in the food processor bowl.
- Add 2 g of clove of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 50 g of breadcrumb, 1 egg in the food processor bowl.
- Chop, and add 10 g of fresh parsley in the food processor bowl.
- Add 2 g of salt, 1 g of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Form the mixture into small, oval-shaped meatballs using your hands.
Cooking
- Add 20 g of olive oil in a frypan.
- Cook in the oven over medium heat during 15min.
- Turn meatballs occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Serve Hot.
