Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cheddar Bacon Chicken Meatballs with Scallions
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4 servings
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 ½ lb ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For serving
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (for serving) (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Cook the bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, turning once, until crisp, about 7–8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then crumble into small pieces. Pour off all but 1 tsp of the bacon fat from the skillet and set the skillet aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, sliced scallions, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the mixture.
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