Chicken Meatballs with Au Jus Sauce
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Chicken Meatballs with Au Jus Sauce are tender, flavorful meatballs made from ground chicken, served with a savory au jus sauce that enhances their taste. Each serving provides a good source of protein, making it a satisfying option for any meal.
Healthy Heart Food dieticians recommend serving these meatballs alongside GREEN BEANS, Sweet Potatoes, and Whole Milk/1% Milk for a balanced meal.
These chicken meatballs are served in various meal programs across NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Chicken Meatballs with Au Jus Sauce
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Chicken Meatballs with Au Jus Sauce shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
These Chicken Meatballs with Au Jus Sauce are tender and packed with flavor, making them a perfect protein-rich meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground chicken
- •1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- •1 egg
- •1/2 tsp garlic powder
- •1/2 tsp onion powder
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
- •1/2 tsp salt
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- •1 tbsp soy sauce
- •1 tbsp cornstarch
- •2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- 3Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- 4Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 5In a saucepan, combine chicken broth and soy sauce, bringing to a simmer.
- 6Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the simmering broth to thicken the sauce.
- 7Serve meatballs hot with au jus sauce drizzled over them.
Chef Tips
- Substitute ground turkey for a different flavor.
- Add chopped parsley for a fresh garnish.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.