Baked Chicken Bites Recipe

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1 pound (450g) chicken breasts, skinless and boneless

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon instant chicken stock, optional (lower the salt amount if using)

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

First, arrange diced chicken pieces in a baking dish, and then season with the spice mix. Speckle the chicken with the diced butter.

Put in a hot oven at 420ºF (220ºC) for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. You might want to crisp up the edge by broiling the chicken bites for the last two minutes of baking time. Easy!

 

Pepper Steak Stir-Fry

 

8 oz (225g) flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup  low sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon Sriracha (or your favorite hot sauce)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

The method for homemade steak stir fry is easy and straightforward. Start with mixing the steak stir fry marinade, then sauté the peppers in a little oil in the pan. Remove the bell peppers and set them aside on a plate. In the same skillet, add the flank steak on one layer and cook on each side to sear the beef and continue to cook until cooked through. Add the bell peppers back to the skillet with steak and add the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped herbs, and serve the beef stir fry immediately!

 

Baked Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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2 lbs (900g) ground turkey

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, chopped

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic

1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional

1 tablespoon grated or shredded parmesan, for garnish

1 stick unsalted butter

1/2 lemon, juiced

1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

1. How to make this baked turkey meatballs recipe: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Combine ground turkey, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, onion powder, garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed chili pepper flakes in a large salad bowl. Use a cookie scoop to form the turkey meatballs all the same size and arrange the turkey meatballs in the baking dish.

3. Bake your turkey meatballs for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the baked turkey meatballs from the oven and drain the excess fat with a spoon, if necessary.

4. In the meantime, make garlic butter herb sauce: melt butter in the microwave by 30 seconds increments, until completely melted. Add lemon juice, chopped parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage, minced garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to the melted butter and stir well.

5. Drizzle the baked turkey meatballs with the garlic butter herb sauce and sprinkle with grated parmesan if you like. Return the turkey meatballs in the oven and finish baking for 5 to 10 minutes, making sure not to dry up the meatballs.

6. Remove from the oven and serve the baked turkey meatballs with a side salad or over cauliflower rice as pictured. Enjoy!

Tips for the baked turkey meatball recipe

Try to keep the turkey meatballs the same size as much as possible so that they can cook evenly.

Don’t over-mix or overwork the turkey mixture. This can make the turkey meatballs tough and difficult to cook.

You can also mix 1 lb (450g) ground beef and 1 lb (450g) spicy pork sausage instead of using ground turkey.

How to bake turkey meatballs in the oven

Gently roll out the meatballs because they can end up tough and chewy if they’re packed too tightly. Turkey is leaner than beef so can dry out quickly so add a little butter or oil if you feel the meatballs will be too dry.

Use a cookie scoop: Keeping all of your turkey meatballs of the same size means that they will cook evenly. This way you won’t overcook some of the meatballs while the others are not done yet.

How do you make turkey meatballs that don’t fall apart?

Add an egg to keep turkey meatballs compact, juicy, and moist. The egg will act as a binder to keep the turkey meatball together and prevent them from falling apart. Also, keep your ground turkey and other ingredients as cold as possible and make the turkey meatballs mixture in a chilled bowl. This way you’ll keep the fat from melting and breaking down before you bake the turkey meatballs.

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