Norwegian Chicken Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • About 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 1/4 pound gjetost cheese, cut into 1/4-inch dice

Instructions

  1. With a fork, stir chicken to mix well with 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, egg, 1/4 cup broth, salt, grated lemon peel, and 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried).
  2. Bring 2 cups broth to simmering in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan. As broth heats, drop level tablespoon portions of chicken into the liquid, keeping pieces slightly apart. Cover and simmer until meat is white in center (cut to test), 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a bowl. Mix remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth, and whisk into broth. Turn heat to high, add cheese, and whisk until it melts.
  4. Return chicken to sauce, mix gently, and heat for about 1 minute. Pour over noodles in a bowl and sprinkle with remaining dill.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

438 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.8g 30% DV
Total Fat 11.1g 14% DV
Carbs 75.3g 27% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10316mg 100% DV
Potassium 1421mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 108.5mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 174.5mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 12.6mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 616.3mg 47% DV
Iron 13.3mg 74% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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