Mini Chicken Meatballs over Butter Fried Baby Cabbage and Roma Tomatoes

Posted on May 16, 2012 by thecompletebook

I really should think about a shorter title but Chicken Meatballs and Cabbage doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. This makes for a scrumptious lunch or light dinner and comes together in no time at all.

The picture leaves much to be desired but the flavour was delicious, promise.

Mini Chicken Meatballs over Butter Fried Baby Cabbage and Roma Tomatoes

Ingredients

500g ground chicken
1 egg
45ml finely diced onion
15ml sweet chilli sauce
10ml chicken stock powder
5ml dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 baby cabbage shredded
8 Roma tomatoes halved

Method

Combine all of the ingredients except for the cabbage and tomatoes in a bowl and form small meatballs.
Pan fry the meatballs in a little drizzle of olive oil and set aside.
Melt a good sized knob of butter in a pan and fry the cabbage and tomatoes for 2 minutes.

40 thoughts on “Mini Chicken Meatballs over Butter Fried Baby Cabbage and Roma Tomatoes”

Choc Chip Uru on May 16, 2012 at 07:43 said:

This dish sounds like a classy dinner and looks fantastic 😀

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 09:15 said:
  
  You are so sweet CCU, thanks! Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on May 16, 2012 at 08:53 said:

You made me laugh, Mandy, for I also consider title length when posting a recipe. I laugh because I would never skip a recipe of yours, for example, if I thought the title too long. For me, it’s always about the content. So, why do I worry so much about things like title length. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 09:17 said:
  
  Seem the title was nearly longer than my opening paragraph John. 😀 Sometimes the title tells it all. Have a superb day. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on May 16, 2012 at 08:57 said:

I love to nibble on those meatballs, looks so delicious. I think a serving would not be enough

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 09:18 said:
  
  Must say Raymund, they really were very moreish. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Chica Andaluza on May 16, 2012 at 09:53 said:

I never think to make chicken meatballs which is silly as I have so much usually in my freezer! Love the flavours int he meatballs and the simplicity of pullitng this dish together. Fantastic!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 11:21 said:
  
  Thanka Tanya. The flavours all worked so nicely together. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on May 16, 2012 at 10:42 said:

A short or long title, this looks lipsmacking and right up my alley!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 11:22 said:
  
  That’s the word Angie, “lipsmacking”. Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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Sous Chef on May 16, 2012 at 12:04 said:

I could eat that right now! lovely colours.

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 12:23 said:
  
  *Sends express delivery of leftovers* 🙂
  
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Yvette on May 16, 2012 at 13:29 said:

Looks mouthwatering and ohh, how good does butter fried baby cabbage sound! x

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 15:20 said:
  
  Thanks Yvette. Yip butter fried baby cabbage is scrumity! Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Falo on May 16, 2012 at 13:53 said:

Hi Mandy – i do fish balls by first cooking the fish and then fry. should i do the same with the chicken? ie cook first and then mince?
thanks – Falo

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 15:21 said:
  
  Hi Falo, thanks for stopping by. Nope, you use the chicken mince raw and fry from raw. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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zestybeandog on May 16, 2012 at 16:14 said:

I love the bed of fried cabbage it’s served on, great touch! I always think my titles are wayyyy to long 😉

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 16:19 said:
  
  I wasn’t sure if people would like the idea of the cabbage. Not your usual combination of flavours but it certainly worked very well. I don’t think your titles are too long at all. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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bitsandbreadcrumbs on May 16, 2012 at 16:49 said:

Sometimes nothing will do but having a long title! 🙂 I love how this dish looks with the strands of baby cabbage. They look almost like buttery pasta strands, and the dish is so pretty and colorful.

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 17:52 said:
  
  Thanks Betsy! Have a great day. 🙂
  
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promenadeplantings on May 16, 2012 at 18:32 said:

Isn’t it funny what goes through our heads when writing these posts! they look lovely and light and tasty. YUM !

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 20:12 said:
  
  Thanks Claire, it was a lovely tasty meal. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Just A Smidgen on May 16, 2012 at 18:56 said:

I’m totally making this.. I’ve tried to cut out carbs and have managed to lose a few pounds. This looks like pasta but healthier:) I’ll let you know how it goes!!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 16, 2012 at 20:13 said:
  
  I’m thrilled you are inspired to make this Smidge. I look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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sybaritica on May 16, 2012 at 23:05 said:

I was just wondering about what two do with half a package of cherry tomatoes I have left over from another use …. I think this recipe of yours will be delicious!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 17, 2012 at 09:22 said:
  
  Hi John, welcome and thanks for stopping by. Hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Karista on May 17, 2012 at 04:14 said:

I love mini meatballs and these look so yummy with the fried baby cabbage and tomatoes. A great idea!! Fresh and delicious 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on May 17, 2012 at 09:23 said:
  
  Thanks Karista. Have an awesome day. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on May 17, 2012 at 05:04 said:

–Mandy,
Love the Title!
This looks Sooooooooo Delish.
Beautiful Presentation ❤

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- thecompletecookbook on May 17, 2012 at 09:23 said:
  
  Aah thanks Kim! Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Tandy on May 17, 2012 at 12:25 said:

Sounds yum!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 17, 2012 at 13:25 said:
  
  Thanks Tandy. Have a great afternoon. 🙂
  
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Kristy on May 17, 2012 at 14:55 said:

I’ve never been a big fan of cabbage, but butter fried sounds like a way I might enjoy it. Have a great day! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on May 17, 2012 at 16:09 said:
  
  The little cabbages are so delicious Kristy – hope you will give them a try. Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on May 17, 2012 at 20:42 said:

Looks so scrumptious! My kids love cabbage and I cook it with butter and S+P too. The sweetness come from cabbage and such a delicious veggie dish! I love to make meatballs and eat it together just like you did. Wonderful inspirational post, Mandy!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 18, 2012 at 08:16 said:
  
  Thanks so much Nami! So nice to hear that children like to eat cabbage. Have a great weekend. 🙂
  
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Geni - Sweet and Crumby on May 18, 2012 at 01:37 said:

Oh goodness! Buttery cabbage looks and sounds so rustic and toasty!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 18, 2012 at 08:17 said:
  
  Absolutely scrumity Geni! have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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Michael Beyer on May 29, 2012 at 02:57 said:

Hi Mandy,
Your meatballs look delicious and I LOVE long titles!!
Michael

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- thecompletecookbook on May 29, 2012 at 14:18 said:
  
  Hi Michael, thanks very much! Hope you are well. Have a super week. 🙂
  
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