Description
French Onion Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the classic taste of French onion soup with tender chicken meatballs, topped with melted Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth (for the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (for the sauce)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped onion, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, egg, and half of the Gruyère cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining the beef broth, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and dried thyme in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and place them in the saucepan with the sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
- Serve warm, topped with the remaining Gruyère cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour.
- Add a splash of cream to the sauce for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg