Description
This Chicken Swedish Meatballs recipe offers a light twist on the classic Swedish comfort food by using ground chicken for tender, flavorful meatballs served in a rich and creamy gravy. Perfectly browned and simmered to perfection, these meatballs are ideal served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles with a side of lingonberry jam for an authentic touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Gravy
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Soak Breadcrumbs: Combine panko breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and allow to sit until the breadcrumbs are fully saturated and softened.
- Make Meatball Mixture: Add ground chicken, egg, 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the soaked breadcrumbs. Mix gently until just combined to keep the meatballs tender.
- Shape Meatballs: Using a cookie scoop, portion the mixture into evenly sized meatballs. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Brown Meatballs: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Make Gravy: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer Meatballs: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet with the gravy. Cover and simmer on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through. If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with additional broth as needed.
- Serve: Sprinkle the remaining chopped parsley over the meatballs and gravy. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or egg noodles, accompanied by lingonberry jam for an authentic Swedish experience.
Notes
- For best results, do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- You can substitute beef or turkey for ground chicken if preferred.
- Lingonberry jam is a traditional accompaniment but can be replaced with cranberry sauce if unavailable.
- The gravy can be thinned with extra broth or thickened by simmering longer depending on desired consistency.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
