Surprise chicken and cheese meatballs

Ingredients


  • 500g chicken mince
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 zucchini, coarsely grated
  • 1 tbs finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbs drained finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tsp chopped oregano
  • 1/3 cup plain flour
  • 3 Baybel cheese, peeled, quartered
  • 2 tbs vegetable oil
  • salad or steamed vegetables, to serve

Description

  • 1

    Combine all ingredients (except cheese and oil) in a large bowl and mix well to combine.

  • 2

    Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Roll one portion into a ball. Press one piece of the cheese into the centre of the meatball and roll to enclose cheese. Roll into a ball and then roll in flour to coat. Shake off excess flour. Repeat with remaining meatball portions, cheese and flour.

  • 3

    Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place meatballs into pan and cook, turning, for 10-12 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.

  • 4

    Remove meatballs from pan and serve with salad or steamed vegetables.