Ingredients:
1 lb. ground chicken, chilled
4 oz. ground bacon, chilled
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tsp. red pepper flakes
11/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. black pepper
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp. white wine & herb marinade for chicken
3 tsp mixed chopped fresh herbs (basil, thyme, rosemary, parsley)
4 tbsp. olive oil
your favorite tomato sauce
1. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat chicken and bacon on medium speed for 5 minutes. Slowly blend in next 8 ingredients. Use a tablespoon measure to form meat into 24 balls. Chill meatballs until ready to cook.
2. Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Place meatballs in oil, and brown on all sides, 10 minutes. Turn heat to low, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Remove to a plate covered with paper towels and drain. Serve immediately with tomato sauce.
excerpted from People magazine
