Name: Apricot and Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 4-6
Ingredients: 500 g Tegel Fresh Chicken Premium Breast Mince; 2 spring onions, finely sliced; ¾ cup fresh white breadcrumbs; 2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley; 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1 egg, beaten; 1 onion, peeled and sliced; 1 Tbsp minced ginger; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 550 g can Wattie's Just Add Chicken Sweet Apricot Simmer Sauce; ¼ cup chicken stock, wine or water

This fruity, funky, fun and filling dish is a perfect option for a weeknight family dinner with the sweetest difference.

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Makes 4-6

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

500 g Tegel Fresh Chicken Premium Breast Mince

2 spring onions, finely sliced

¾ cup fresh white breadcrumbs

2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley

2 tsp finely grated lemon zest

1 egg, beaten

1 onion, peeled and sliced

1 Tbsp minced ginger

3 stalks celery, sliced

550 g can Wattie's Just Add Chicken Sweet Apricot Simmer Sauce

¼ cup chicken stock, wine or water

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Average Quantity per Serving

Nutrition information is calculated using a recipe analysis program and is subject to variations you may make to the ingredients or cooking method. This nutrition information is intended as a guide only and excludes serving suggestions and swaps you may make.

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Method

Step 1

1. In a bowl, mix together the Tegel Fresh Chicken Premium Breast Mince, spring onions, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon zest and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Use wet hands to roll the mixture into walnut sized balls.

Step 2

2. Heat a dash of oil in a deep-lidded frying pan and brown the meatballs. This is best done in 2 batches. Set aside.

Step 3

3. Add an extra dash of oil to the pan, gently fry onion, ginger and celery until tender but not brown. Add Wattie's Just Add Sweet Apricot Simmer Sauce and chicken stock and chicken meatballs. Mix together, cover and simmer gently 15-20 minutes

Step 4

Serve hot with plain boiled rice and seasonal steamed vegetables.