- 0:25 Prep
- 0:15 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Advanced
Every meal tastes better with some crunchy bacon. These juicy bacon covered chicken meatballs are no exception.
Ingredients
- 400g chicken mince
- 65g (1/4 cup) whole-egg mayonnaise
- 1 celery stick, trimmed, chopped
- 2 1/2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan
- 2 green shallots, ends trimmed, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh continental parsley
- 2 tablespoons dried (packaged) breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 8 rashers bacon, rind removed, cut in half crossways
- Mixed salad leaves, to serve
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Method
- Step 1Combine the mince, mayonnaise, celery, parmesan, shallots, parsley, breadcrumbs, rind and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2Divide mince mixture into 8 equal portions. Use your hands to shape portions into 7cm patties. Place 1 slice of bacon on a clean surface. Top with a second slice to make a cross. Place 1 mince patty on bacon and fold to enclose patty. Repeat with remaining bacon and patties.
- Step 3Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add patties, seam-side down, and cook for 7 minutes each side or until cooked through.
- Step 4Arrange patties and salad on plates. Serve with lemon wedges.
- Low carb
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
2206 kj
Energy
40g
Fat Total
13g
Saturated Fat
1g
Fibre
36g
Protein
152mg
Cholesterol
1318.44mg
Sodium
3g
Carbs (sugar)
7g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: L. Bakota Serpentine (Reader)
- Image credit: Steve Brown
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
