Savory Chicken Meatballs with Honey Mustard Sauce: A Perfect Weeknight Dinner

These Honey Mustard Chicken Meatballs are the ideal recipe if you’re searching for something hearty and tasty that your family will love. The creamy honey mustard sauce and the soft, herb-infused chicken meatballs provide the ideal harmony of sweet and savoury. These meatballs are really tasty, cosy, and simple to prepare. You can eat them on their own or serve them over spaghetti or rice. This meal is ideal for weekday dinners or special occasions, with the vivid touch provided by fresh parsley.

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 350g (12 oz) minced chicken
• 75g (½ cup) onion, finely chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 50g (¾ cup) panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Honey Mustard Sauce:

• 175ml (¾ cup) chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon English mustard
• 150g (½ cup) crème fraîche
• Fresh parsley, chopped, to finish

Guidelines:
Get the meatball mixture ready.
The minced chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and salt should all be combined in a big bowl. After the ingredients are well combined, add the panko breadcrumbs and stir everything together.

Form the meatballs: Using your hands or a spoon, shape the chicken mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs. Depending on the size, you should be able to produce 16–20 meatballs.
Preheat the meatballs:
1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl.
3. Form into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls.
4. Place meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
5. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
Get the honey mustard sauce ready.
Add the chicken stock to the same skillet and boil it gently, scraping up any browned pieces from the pan’s bottom to add even more flavour. Stir in the English mustard and honey, stirring to properly incorporate the ingredients. Simmer the sauce for two to three minutes to slightly decrease its thickness.
Pour in the crème fraîche:

Once the sauce is smooth and creamy, whisk in the crème fraîche.
Complete the dish:
Make sure the meatballs are well covered with the honey mustard sauce by returning them to the pan. To fully absorb the flavours, let the meatballs five more minutes to boil in the sauce.
Serve with garnish:

Take the pan off of the burner as soon as the meatballs are thoroughly cooked and covered with sauce. For a vibrant, herbaceous garnish, liberally sprinkle the dish with finely chopped parsley. For a full dinner, serve the chicken meatballs with honey mustard sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or a side dish of vegetables.
In conclusion, the savoury and sweet flavours of these chicken meatballs with honey mustard sauce combine to create a delectable and filling supper. The creamy honey mustard sauce is soaked up by the soft, herbed meatballs, making this dish flavourful and suitable for both weekday meal prep and special occasion serving. The garnish of fresh parsley rounds out the meal with a pop of colour and brightness. This dish is certain to be a success whether you’re cooking for your family or entertaining guests!