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Chicken, Parmesan & Basil Meatballs with Lemon Mayonnaise

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 medium zucchini , finely grated
  • 1/2 medium onion , finely grated
  • 500 grams organic chicken mince
  • 1 large organic egg
  • 3 tsp capers , roughly chopped
  • 1 & 1/2 cups parmesan cheese , finely grated
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves , chopped
  • 2 tsp dried Italian herb mix or dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Instructions
 

  • Remove the zest from the lemon and finely chop it. Set aside a teaspoon of zest to mix into the mayonnaise later.
  • Squeeze the grated zucchini and onion until very dry.
  • Put the chicken mince, lemon zest, zucchini, onion, egg, capers, parmesan, basil, dried herbs, salt and pepper into a large bowl and combine well with your hands. If the mixture seems too wet add a little more finely grated parmesan.
  • Roll into small meatballs and cook them in a large frypan in olive oil or butter until brown all over, for about 10 minutes. Be very careful when turning them as they are quite delicate and may fall apart.
  • Mix the reserved lemon zest into the mayonnaise.
  • Serve the meatballs warm with the lemon mayo and lemon wedges on the side.
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